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Arboriculture (BP) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This specialized area of study leads to a certificate in arboriculture. Arboriculture is the study of and care of trees and other landscape woody plants. The students will study plant materials, insects, diseases and environmental problems affecting woody plants of the upper midwest. This course of study will also include courses relating to maintenance practices necessary to insure the health and beauty of woody plants in the landscape. Students will have the opportunity to develop field skills in rope and saddle trimming work.

Award Outcomes

Identify Minnesota native woody plants by botanical/common name

Select plant needs with proper site characteristics

Implement proper planting techniques

Implement proper tree care to potential clients

Identify common urban tree pests

Prescribe treatment for common urban tree pests

Integrate a sustainable approach to landscape installation and maintenance

Career Opportunities

Students completing the arboriculture certificate may be employed in the tree service industry, park systems and ground maintenance businesses.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 25 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1145Tree Climbing Operations

3

LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1155Applied Arboriculture Operations

4

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 25

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1145Tree Climbing Operations

3

Total Credits  11

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1155Applied Arboriculture Operations

4

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

Total Credits  14

Graduation (25 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


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