GRCC Program:
Students are encouraged to enroll at GRCC and MSU concurrently so they may finish the program in the shortest period of time.
This program is offered in cooperation with the Institute of Agricultural Technology, Michigan State University.
Created with input from industry professionals, the Landscape and Lawn Management curriculum is based on the MSU Landscape and Nursery program. It combines the business, mathematics, science and communications courses of GRCC with courses and technical expertise offered by MSU faculty in the areas of horticulture, soil science and turfgrass management.
The green industries offer an interesting variety of career choices to individuals with knowledge and technical skills. Graduates of the Landscape and Lawn Management program will be prepared for employment in landscape and turfgrass management for commercial, residential and public sites. Landscape managers use their knowledge of plant growth and development, plant identification, pruning, fertilization, integrated pest management and problem solving to maximize the beauty of outdoor spaces. Exciting careers are also available in landscape design, landscape construction, plant production and retail sales. Increasing public interest in gardening and the environment has resulted in a great demand for educated individuals to fill these positions.
The Landscape and Lawn Management program also includes courses that offer individuals working in the industry a chance to sharpen technical skills, keep informed of the latest research and regulatory information, and improve management practices.
University/College Admissions Requirements:
Students who participate in the Landscape and Lawn Management program may choose to earn a certificate from the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology or an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences from GRCC. The program incorporates courses from MSU and GRCC, making it possible to earn the certificate and an associate’s degree simultaneously. High school graduates are welcome to participate in the program.
To earn a certificate from MSU, students must apply for admission to the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology and complete a 48-credit-hour program of courses which includes a professional internship.
To earn an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences, students must enroll in the GRCC Landscape and Lawn Management program and complete an additional 24-27 credit hours of GRCC courses.
Grand Rapids Community College Courses:
Humanities
Select two Humanities courses from two different disciplines
- Humanities (3/3)
- Humanities (3/3)
Natural Science & Mathematics
Program Electives
Select two courses from the following:
Michigan State University Courses
(24 credits minimum):
Required:
- HRT 213 Landscape Maintenance 2
- HRT 211 Landscape Plants I 3
- HRT 212 Landscape Plants II 3
- HRT 214 Landscape and Turfgrass Business
- CSS 202 World of Turf 2
- CSS 203 World of Turf-Lab 1
- CSS 210 Fundamentals of Soil and
- ENT 111 Basics of Applied Entomology 2
- PLP 104 Applied Plant Pathology for Ornamentals and Turf 3
Required Internship:
- AT 293 Placement Training 3
Elective courses:
- AT 291Turf and Ornamental Production App & Weed Bio 1
- Independent Study in Ornamental
- HRT 111 Landscape Design 3
- HRT 218 Landscape Irrigation Design 3
- HRT 475 Study Abroad 4
Other MSU, HRT, and CSS courses not listed here may also be offered and accepted as electives in the program. Course offerings are subject to change. Consult with the program coordinator.
Total Credits
Total credits for AAAS: 70
Total credits to complete the MSU certificate: 24
Correction
1. Total credits changed to 70 (GRCC credits = 46 and MSU credits = 24).
2. MSU course number changed - CSS 202L was changed to CSS 203
Corrected 8/1/2015
Transfer Notes
MSU Landscape and Lawn Management Program Contact
Marcus Duck
Program Coordinator
(517) 355-5191, ext.1351
E-mail: duckmarc@msu.edu
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