Landscape, Plant & Turf Management - Associate Degree

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Landscape, Plant & Turf Management Overview

Do you have a green thumb? Does the thought of working outdoors interest you? CVTC offers a broad-based Landscape, Plant & Turf Management program in which you will receive training in the following areas:

Landscape management
Golf course and athletic field management
Greenhouse operation and management
Vegetable and fruit production
Interior plantscaping

You will gain the following skills:

Selection of appropriate trees, shrubs and flowering plants
Design and building of landscapes
Proper plant maintenance and pruning techniques
Insect and disease management
Nutrient requirements of plants
Exposure to golf course and lawn care management
Sustainable vegetable and fruit production
General greenhouse management

In addition to classroom instruction, this program includes an internship allowing you to apply your skills in the field.

Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management program if you completed the Landscape, Plant & Turf Technician technical diploma at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.

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Career Opportunities

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Greenhouse Assistant

Groundskeeper

Irrigation Install/Service Technician

Landscaper

Nursery Crew Member

Graduate Employers

Acme Hardscapes

Down to Earth Garden Center

Eau Claire Golf & Country Club

RainMaster Lawn Systems

Spooner Agricultural Research Station

Willow River Company

Just the Facts

Landscape, Plant & Turf Management
60 Credit Associate Degree

Length of Program //
Two Years

Delivery Method //

Program Location //
Eau Claire

Start Months //
August

Financial Aid Eligible

Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost

Term 1	$	2,345
Term 2	$	2,363
Term 3	$	317
Term 4	$	2,485
Term 5	$	2,528
Tools/Materials	$	858
Books	$	1,143

Estimated Total: $12,039

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Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning. Explore your options today!

Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you can take in the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management program.

Turf Management & Irrigation Systems
The course will include nutrient needs, integrated pest management, diagnosis of problems, corrective strategies, irrigation principles, and irrigation implementation.

Landscape Design/Construction
Students will learn how to create a sustainable landscape design that is functional, maintainable, environmentally sound, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing.

Integrated Plant/Pest Management
The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose plant problems and control strategies in the landscape. Particular attention is given to insects, diseases, weeds, and cultural needs of landscape plants.

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Earn Credentials Along the Way

Career Pathways

Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.

Technical Diplomas

Landscape, Plant & Turf Technician

Associate Degree

Landscape, Plant & Turf Management

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Landscape, Plant & Turf Management Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.

// Program Outcomes

75%
Employed

75% of our recent Landscape, Plant & Turf Management graduates got a job in the industry.

$35K
Yearly Salary

Our recent Landscape, Plant & Turf Management graduates reported an average starting salary of $35,205.

39
Regional Jobs

There are 39 job openings in the CVTC district for the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management industry.

Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions

Transfer your CVTC credits to another institution to continue your education. Explore transfer agreements.

Focus On Student Success

We learn about a vast variety of things in the green industry. There’s sustainability, fruits and vegetables, greenhouse management, turf management, and landscape design. You can learn about your interests and even discover new ones.

–Emma, Landscape, Plant & Turf Management Student

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.