Academic-Year Certificate Programs
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
UCR Extension’s certificate will help you to earn a mark of professional distinction in the landscape, turfgrass or irrigation field. Learn the latest research findings and management practices for maintaining extensive landscapes. Gain knowledge of the technical aspects of turfgrass selection and maintenance including pest management, fertilization and irrigation. Explore the principles of budgeting, purchasing and other management functions basic to landscape managers. Our certificate program provides participants with the expertise of turfgrass, landscape and irrigation specialists and researchers from within the University and the industry. |
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CURRICULUM – 3 Quarter Sessions |
Fall Quarter (September-December)
Required Courses:
• Principles of Plant Growth
• Management Skills for Turfgrass and Landscape Managers
Electives (select two):
• Introduction to Landscape Irrigation
• Soil-Water-Plant Relationships |
Winter
Quarter (January-April)
Required Courses:
• Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
• Turfgrass Pests
Electives (select two):
• Landscape Sprinkler System Design and Installation
• Scheduling Landscape Irrigation Applications
• Landscape Design |
Spring
Quarter (April-June)
Required Courses:
• Foundations of Turfgrass Management
• Turfgrass Irrigation and Drainage
Electives (select two):
• Maintenance, Adjustment and Repair of Irrigation Systems
• Computers and Irrigation
• Drip Irrigation in the Landscape
• Diseases of Ornamental Plants |
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Length: |
36-week.
3 x 12-week session. |
| Days
per week: |
5 |
| Average
class size: |
14 |
| When
is it offered? |
September
to June |
| Required
proficiency: |
minimum
TOEFL® score of 523 (paper)/193 (computer), TOEIC® score of 700
or above, TSE® score of 45 or above and be at the 600 level of UC
Riverside Extension’s Intensive English Program or equivalent. |
| Minimum
Age: |
15 |
Tuition
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The
tuition for the entire 36-week (about nine months) program is (please see Schedule & Fees page) . |
Application
Deadline
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Application
deadline is one month before the starting date of the program. |
Optional
Practical Training
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Upon
completion of an Academic-year Certificate Program, you may be eligible
for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American
company. |
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