The Horticulture and Landscape Design program prepares students for careers in landscape architecture, sustainable horticulture, urban farming, and more. Learn cutting-edge skills that beautify our environment while promoting sustainability and conservation.
Degrees and Certificates
Careers and Salaries
- Landscape Architect: $88,230
- Supervisor, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: $58,270
- Tree Trimmer/Pruner: $48,910
- Landscaping/Groundskeeping Worker: $35,890
- Nursery/Greenhouse Worker: $28,780
Current Cooperative Work Experience Internships Offered By:
- BrightView Design Group
- Gothic Landscape
- Casa Romantica
- Tree of Life Nursery
- Roger's Gardens
- Home Depot Garden Center
- Ecology Center
- Rancho Mission Viejo Farms
Contact the Horticulture and Landscape Design Department
Art Nitta
Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Office Location
VIL 7
Suzanne Anderson
Senior Administrative Assistant
Office Location
VIL 7
Susan Cook
Senior Administrative Assistant
Office Location
VIL 7
Ana Rodriguez
Laboratory Operations Manager
Office Location
SCI 322A
Office Location
ATAS 207
Tamara Sison
Horticulture Instructor
Office Location
ATAS 207
Tina Maldini
Laboratory Technician, Horticulture
Cheryl Wallace
Greenhouse Assistant, Horticulture