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Landscape and Lawn Management
(Code 652)
Certificate and/or Associate in Applied
Arts and Sciences
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 which 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.
- Students who participate in the Landscape and Lawn Management Program may choose to earn a Certificate (pdf) from the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology and an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (pdf) from GRCC. The program incorporates courses from MSU and GRCC, making it possible to earn the Certificate and the Associate's degree simultaneously. All high school graduates are welcome to participate in the program.
- To earn a Certificate from MSU, students must apply for admission to the Institute of Agricultural Technology and complete a 48 credit hour program of courses which includes a professional internship.
- To earn an Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences, students must enroll in the GRCC Landscape and Lawn Management Program, and complete additional GRCC credits in Business, English, Social Science, Natural Science, and Humanities.
MSU Enrollment and Registration
Enrolling in the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology is easy. Simply call MSU West or an MSU program advisor for more information and an MSU IAT application (pdf). Transfer credits may be available for students with previous college experience.
Once you have received your student number, registration takes just a few minutes. Simply telephone the MSU West office to sign up for courses. All MSU courses in the program are offered in the evening, at convenient locations near downtown Grand Rapids. Academic advising is offered by MSU Department of Horticulture faculty at the MSU West office prior to each semester.
Individuals who are not pursuing a degree or certificate may enroll for MSU courses under the Michigan State University Lifelong Education Program. This option allows students to earn college credits without formally applying for admission.
GRCC Enrollment and Registration
For More Information Contact:GRCC offers a variety of options for registration. Applications for admission are available from the GRCC Enrollment Center. Students enrolling in evening, weekend, off-campus or telecourse classes may register in person or online using Online Student Center.
Instructions and timelines for registration are included in course schedule booklets published each semester. The booklets are available in several locations including the offices of the Student Records Office, Enrollment Center, Counseling and Career Center, and the Computer Lab.
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MSU Program and Academic Advising:
Marcus Duck, Coordinator, IAT Landscape and Nursery Program |
MSU Application Forms, Registration and Scheduling:
Dawn Meredith |
GRCC Program and Academic Advising:
Rosario-Montes Sutton |
Disability accommodations for MSU courses may be requested by calling MSU West at (616) 458-6805. Please call at least two weeks ahead to insure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received less than two weeks in advance will be met when possible.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity institution.
Program Requirements:
- View the course catalog Listing for Landscape and Lawn Management
- Curricula for the MSU Landscape and Lawn Management Certificate and GRCC AAAS or AA Degree (pdf)
- MSU Landscape and Lawn Management Certificate (pdf) through the Landscape and Lawn Management Program
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