Landscape Architecture & Horticulture Courses & Certificates

For more than 40 years, our students have helped beautify Southern California.

Whether you're looking to create a career in landscape architecture and design, or a career in horticulture, we offer a robust series of course offerings.

Get skills for professional success with two certificates: the Landscape Architecture Certificate and the Horticulture Certificate. And if you're looking for a quicker, more focused study, take a look at our three specializations: Arboriculture, Gardening, and Plants for the Landscape.

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Design your career at one of the country's most respected programs.

All courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy working professionals, with classes offered conveniently in the evenings and on weekends.

You'll learn from academics and professionals currently working in the field, in a setting that allows you to build networks with colleagues and professionals.

And best of all, your UCLA experience will pave the way for a career in the horticulture and landscape architecture industry.

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Landscape Architecture & Horticulture

Courses

Landscape Design 6: Concept Development

Concept development focuses on developing an ability to use drawings to model and manipulate visual information throughout the various stages of design evolution. Learn intensive drawing and design thinking.

Landscape Design 7: Advanced Design Studio

As the precursor for Capstone, with an instructor-selected site, design process, and site
analysis, the student refines a program, selects goals and objectives, and prepares a design solution and documentation booklet.

Management of Urban Trees

Core course in the Arboriculture Specialization. Focusing on recognized industry standards for care, protection, preservation and industry ethics, leading to certification.

Plant Materials for Landscape Use

This course focuses on plants appropriate for use in Southern California. Students learn plant names, both common and scientific, cultural requirements and proper placement within the landscape. The class uses local botanical gardens and nurseries to introduce students to over 150 plants.

Plant Propagation for Gardeners

This course covers the fundamental tools and processes used in plant propagation. Students will learn a variety of techniques to propagate plants.

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