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UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Program • 10995 Le Conte Ave. Ste 414, Los Angeles, CA 90024 • 310-825-9414
Horticulture Certificate
Curriculum Courses
Fall Winter
Horticultural Pest Management (4 units)
Soils & Plant Nutrition (4 units)
Plant Taxonomy and Identification (2 units)
Spring Summer
General Botany for Gardeners (4 units)
Irrigation and Water Management (4 units)
Plant Materials for Landscape Use (4 units)
Certificate total: 26 units
Certificate Cost Candidacy fee $200 Estimated cost of courses $4,195 Estimated textbooks and materials $600
Estimated Total Costs $4,995
Designed for aspiring horticulturists and for professionals currently working in the landscape industry, the Horticulture Certificate provides the science-based curriculum sought by current industry employers. The certificate is a comprehensive approach to horticulture, teaching you the tools of proper plant care, how to think strategically and holistically in the environment, and how to be successful and competitive within the industry. The certificate program is designed to be completed in 1 year.
Students can begin the program any quarter
4 elective units or one 4 unit program approved internship to be completed before certificate is awarded.
For more information 310-825-9414|horticulture.uclaextension.edu
UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Program • 10995 Le Conte Ave. Ste 414, Los Angeles, CA 90024 • 310-825-9414
Gardening Specialization
Curriculum Courses
Fall Winter
Introduction to Horticulture (4 units)
Soils & Plant Nutrition (4 units)
Spring Summer
Introduction to Horticulture (4 units)
Irrigation and Water Management (4 units)
Gardening Practices and Techniques (4 units)
Specialization total: 16 units
Specialization Cost Application fee $50 Estimated cost of courses $2,500 Estimated textbooks and materials $150
Estimated Total Costs $2,700
The Gardening specialization is designed for beginning gardeners; individuals looking for fundamental gardening and plant care knowledge. The Specialization provides an introduction into the world of horticulture, focusing on irrigation, soils and hands-on growing and maintenance. This short program provides students with the foundation on which to properly grow and maintain plants. The specialization is designed to be completed in 1 year.
Students can begin the program any quarter
For more information 310-825-9414|horticulture.uclaextension.edu
UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Program • 10995 Le Conte Ave. Ste 414, Los Angeles, CA 90024 • 310-825-9414
Arboriculture Specialization
Curriculum Courses
Fall Winter Spring
Plant Identification: Trees
(4 units)
The Study of Trees
(4 units)
Management of Urban Trees
(4 units)
Specialization total: 12 units
Specialization Cost Application fee $50 Estimated cost of courses $2,175 Estimated textbooks and materials $150
Estimated Total Costs $2,375 Trees provide shade, food, habitat, and clean our air. Selecting and caring for trees is the study of arboriculture. Trees have immense economic, environmental, and community benefits. The Arboriculture Specialization informs students of these benefits and introduces them to the proper care and management of trees.
Students can begin the program any quarter
For more information 310-825-9414|horticulture.uclaextension.edu
UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Program • 10995 Le Conte Ave. Ste 414, Los Angeles, CA 90024 • 310-825-9414
Plants for the Landscape Specialization
Curriculum Courses
Fall Winter Spring
Plant Identification: Trees
(4 units)
Plant Identification: Shrubs
(4 units)
California Natives
(2 units)
Specialization total: 10 units
Specialization Cost Application fee $50 Estimated cost of courses $2,295 Estimated textbooks and materials $150
Estimated Total Costs $2,495 Expand your plant palette and become a plant expert!
Plant identification and knowledge is essential for both working and aspiring landscape and design professionals. Plants for the Landscape Specialization equips students with an extensive plant palette necessary to succeed in the landscape maintenance and design fields. The specialization gives students exposure to 400+ plants including their cultural requirements and landscape use.
Current working knowledge of industry standard plant material including unique cultivars and California native plants are fundamental to a successful career in the landscape management, maintenance and design fields.
Students can begin the program any quarter
For more information 310-825-9414|horticulture.uclaextension.edu