Certificate of Accomplishment in Landscape Design Fundamentals

This certificate incorporates the basic principles of site analysis, plant science, and soil science as applied to landscape design principles. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in the landscape industry focusing on residential settings and small commercial sites. Career OpportunitiesThe horticulture program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:Urban ForesterNursery and Greenhouse ManagerLandscaping SupervisorTissue Culture Propagator

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.