Landscape/Horticulture Technology majors

Many professionals in the horticulture industry feel that we have the best associate degree program in the Northeast.

up-to-date landscaping software
The computer labs at the Earth Science Campus allow the students to access up-to-date landscaping software.


Extensive five-acre plant arboretum, complimented by 15,000 square feet of greenhouse space. College owned equipment includes a backhoe, a front-end loader, a Toro Dingo, and hand and power tools

Sustainable Careers
Landscaping and plant production careers are at the forefront of the "green" movement.

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Landscape/Horticulture Technology: Landscape Emphasis

  • landscape foreman/supervisor
  • horticultural product marketing and merchandising
  • landscape, field, and production manager
  • arborist/tree care specialist

Landscape/Horticulture Technology: Plant Production Emphasis

  • plant propagator; lead grower
  • greenhouse and nursery production
  • floral shop and garden center manager
  • irrigation technician

Related Major

Technology Management
  • After completing an associate's degree or equivalent coursework, you have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree on the Penn College campus or online via distance learning.
  • Two-Plus-Two major
  • Available through distance learning

Student Projects

Students working on Remembrance Garden on main campus Students working on Remembrance Garden on main campus Students working on Remembrance Garden on main campus Fish pond at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center built by students Hand drawn design Hand drawn design Landscape design using DynaSCAPE software Landscape design using DynaSCAPE software Landscape design using DynaSCAPE software Landscape design using ProLandscape software Landscape design using ProLandscape software using lighting option Landscape design using ProLandscape software Student built conifer garden walkway The Remembrance Garden near the Building Trades Center was created by our Landscape/Horticulture students. Photographed by Justin Shelinski while he was assisting on the project. Student constructed hypertufa fountain Dry laid stone foot bridge built by students

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Facility Photos

Student constructed dry laid stone loop, taught by an alumnus Student using DynaSCAPE computer aided software College-owned Landscape/Horticulture Technology equipment kept at the Earth Science Center. College-owned Landscape/Horticulture Technology equipment kept at the Earth Science Center. Landscape Horticulture Employers actively recruit students at Career Fair Children's area in Idea Garden Students learn to operate equipment used in the industry Students learn to operate equipment Children's area at the Idea Garden Dwarf conifer garden Landscape Horticulture Landscape Horticulture Students deadheading spring crop of geraniums Landscape Horticulture

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