Why
Landscape Technology?
Do you like to be outdoors? Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have an
artistic flair and an interest in designing garden spaces? Would you
like to own your own landscaping company or perhaps work in the sports
turf industry? You can do this and more with a degree in Landscape
Technology from Jefferson State Community College.
Career
opportunities include positions as landscape supervisors, nursery
managers, landscape contractors, and landscape designers. This program
will also serve to expand the knowledge and skills of persons already
working in the field and give the student enough knowledge and
experience to establish a private landscape, grounds maintenance,
nursery or greenhouse business.
Become a part
of the “Green” Industry
Become a part of one of the fastest growing fields today—become part of
the “Green” Industry.
Landscape Technology is a field of study designed to give students an
understanding of the principles, techniques and skills necessary for
employment in the horticulture field. Our programs provide students
with a mix of academic and practical training that will prepare them to
enter the workforce or advance in their current career. We offer both a
certificate, as well as, an Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Certificate
Program
The Landscape Technology Certificate can be earned in one of three major
areas—the Landscape Design Track, the Landscape Technician Track or the
Sports Turf Technician Track. Each of these tracks are designed to
provide the landscape industry with properly trained individuals who are
certified by the State of Alabama to work in the field of their choice.
A total of 26 semester hours are required to earn a Certificate. All
credit work earned in the Certificate program applied to the Associate
in Applied Science Degree.
Two-Year
Associate Degree
The two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree can also be earned in
one of three major areas—the Landscape Horticulture Track (Design), the
Plant Production Track or the Turfgrass Management Track. Each of these
tracks requires a total of 67 semester hours to complete. Graduates
will be certified by the State of Alabama to work in their field of
choice.
About Our Faculty...
The Program Coordinator for Landscape Technology is Steve Strong. Steve is backed up by a skilled and talented faculty which brings both
technical and real world skills to the classroom.
And, the landscape curriculum includes such innovative courses as
“Spanish for the Green Industry” and “Computer Aided Design for
Landscaping.” Both these courses allow students to be at the forefront
of trends and changes in the landscape industry.
The quality instruction and innovative curriculum combine to make the
Landscape Technology Program at Jefferson State a leader in the field.
Things to Remember
Courses
are offered on a rotating basis at the Jefferson and Shelby-Hoover Campuses.
Students should contact a Landscape Technology Advisor for details.
Students
should meet with a Landscape Technology Advisor, prior to completing
their schedule.
Center for Professional, Career & Technical Education
Landscape Technology Program
Steven S. Strong
Program Coordinator
(205) 856-7846
(205) 856-7848
(205) 856-7701 sstrong@jeffstateonline.com |
Bruce Relihan
Director of Landscaping and Grounds
(205) 856-6002
brelihan@jeffstateonline.com
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Bruce is responsible for the landscaping and grounds maintenance
operations for all the Jefferson State Community College
campuses. He also closely coordinates activities with the
Horticulture / Landscape Technology Program Coordinator.
He is a 1977 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree
in Horticulture. He has a strong background in landscape design,
installation, and maintenance. He worked in the retail and
wholesale landscape and nursery industry until 1995 when he
became the first Curator of Horticulture at the Birmingham (AL.)
Zoo. Bruce joined the staff of JSCC in November of 2007. |
Financial
Aid/Scholarships
Federal,
State, and Local Financial Aid and Scholarships:
Contact
Jefferson State Community College Office of
Financial Aid 205-856-8509 or visit Jefferson State’s
Web Page.
Returning to
school after a break? Call New
Options Program: (205) 856-8571
