You have a passion for plants. Love the great outdoors. And picture yourself actively immersed in a green career. Major in Landscape/Plant Production Technology at Penn College and you’ll learn what it takes thrive in a sustainable field. Choose from a variety of specialized landscape and plant production electives and cultivate a skillset that aligns with your career goals.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
4+
Semesters
24
Courses
63
Credits
Fall 2026
7 courses 15 credits
86% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
6 courses 16 credits
67% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
5 courses 15 credits
60% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 15 credits
100% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
5
Acre Arboretum
100%
Overall Placement
2 Hydroponic Growing Systems
HRT260 is a favorite elective for all. And it’s easy to see why. Once you know the fundamentals, there’s no wrong way to create your masterpiece. Just let your imagination run free. Check out the latest video for a preview of the popular course and start planning your next creation.
Gain real-world experience in our five-acre arboretum and 6,500 square feet of greenhouses.
Design a landscape. Then, use virtual reality software to take a 'step' inside your creation. This advanced learning aid is a real-world tool designers use to present concepts to clients.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Landscape/Plant Production student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 134 scholarships.
Habitat, Penn College dedicate Fifth Avenue home
May 01, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity joined the city and county on Thursday to dedicate a new home that, after two years…
Penn College students attend national landscape competition
April 24, 2026
Thirteen Pennsylvania College of Technology landscape/plant production technology students recently attended the 50th annual National College Landscape…
Earth Science Center honors Arbor Day, Earth Day
April 24, 2026
In honor of Arbor Day – officially observed on April 24 – students in forestry and landscape/plant production majors planted trees at the Schneebeli Earth…
Students receive PLNA scholarships
January 16, 2026
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students have been awarded scholarships totaling $10,000 from the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association…
Students explore Davey Tree Expert Co.’s new SEED campus
December 10, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology landscape/plant production technology students, along with Carl J. Bower Jr., assistant professor of horticulture, and Wyatt…
Alumni horticulturalists host students at renowned gardens
October 28, 2025
On Oct. 8, 19 Pennsylvania College of Technology landscape/plant production technology students took a trip to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, where they met…
Penn College student earns $5,000 TREE Fund scholarship
September 17, 2025
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student has been awarded a scholarship from the Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund, a charitable grant-making…
Penn College students assist Ethnos360 during one-week trip to Missouri
September 12, 2025
Three Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently joined Friends in Action, International, for a one-week work trip to assist Ethnos360 at a training…
Penn College appoints new assistant dean
June 04, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology has named John A. Pecchia as its new assistant dean of diesel technology and natural resources. Pecchia comes to Penn College…
Landscape students beautify PA's first grange
June 03, 2025
The first grange in Pennsylvania has benefitted from the skills of Pennsylvania College of Technology students enrolled in the landscape/plant production…
Alumni
Landscape/Plant Production
After considering a career in chemical engineering, he decided to pursue his passion for horticulture and earn a degree from Penn College.
Alumni
Landscape/Plant Production
Growing a business has always been Jessie’s goal. In pursuit of that future, she earned an associate’s degree in landscape and horticulture from Penn College. This hands-on training further cultivated her love for plants and ignited a creative flair for design. After graduation, she launched her own floral business.
Alumni
Landscape/Plant Production
This alum is living his childhood dream. Check out his story.
Faculty
Landscape/Plant Production
Carl truly loves what he does and enjoys empowering students to chase their dreams.
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Promoting and advancing the field of horticulture, this club lends practical experience in the field along with industry exposure beyond classroom learning.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 60+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
He never envisioned himself working a "desk job." Pursuing his passion in the great outdoors was Will’s goal. In this video you’ll meet a Penn College Landscape/Plant Production graduate who is living his dream job as a business owner and landscape designer for Xavier Landscaping.
Known as one of the premier public gardens in the world, Longwood Gardens features more than 1,077 acres of natural beauty. Two landscape/horticulture graduates help shape that magnificent scenery by serving as senior gardeners, using art and science -- "tools" gained at Penn College -- to craft fulfilling careers at the renowned attraction.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Whether you're a student, parent, or counselor, find out if the green industry is right for you.
Landscape Industry Careers is powered by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), an organization of industry experts who love the outdoors, relish the opportunity to enhance the environment through their daily work, and have a passion for bringing their customers’ outdoor visions to life.
Seed Your Future is the movement to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants.
Landlovers is a website sponsored by the AmericanHort, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (formerly PLANET).
Landscape Horticulture Technology Advisory Committee Members
Melissa Berrier
Landscape Designer
Frederick Landscaping, Inc.
Mr. Scott A Burk
State College, Branch Manager
Ruppert Landscaping
Mr. Michael Derk
President
Creative Plantscapes Inc.
Mr. Ian Groy
Arborist Representative
The F. A. Bartlett Experts
Mr. Adrian S Karver
Area Manager/Branch Safety Coordinator
Ruppert Landscape
Mr. Todd Mason
Vice President of Sales & Operations
The Turf Trade
Ms. Alyssa Richner
Gardener
M. S. Hershey Foundations/Hershey Gardens
Mr. Michael S Shreiner
Foreman
Shreiner Tree Care
Mr. Gerrit Strathmeyer
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Strathmeyer Landscape Development Corp.
Mr. Jeff Walizer
Design/Sales
Creative Plantscapes, Inc.
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
Faculty, Horticulture
Forest Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
On-Site Power Generation Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Caterpillar Equipment Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Heavy Equipment Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Diesel Truck Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
