Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This program of study will lead to a degree in the multi-faceted area of Arboriculture. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance, and management issues. Extensive employment opportunities are available nationwide. Students will study a variety of required subjects and elective courses, allowing them to customize their program.
Award Outcomes
Identify Minnesota native woody plants by botanical/common names
Identify Minnesota native plant communities
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
Demonstrate knowledge to take Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification Test
Demonstrate knowledge to take the certification exam of the International Society of Arboriculture (Knowledge Portion)
Demonstrate cutting and pruning a tree canopy
Career Opportunities
Employment options include career opportunities in municipalities, park districts; utility companies; private residential sites; and commercial tree service companies. Each of these areas utilizes trees for a different purpose. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance, and management issues.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| LNDC1110 | Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers | 1 |
| LNDC1120 | Woody Plants I - Trees | 4 |
| LNDC1242 | Plant Biology | 4 |
| LNDC1271 | Soil Science | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
Second Semester
| LNDC1151 | Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants | 3 |
| LNDC1190 | Woody Plants II - Shrubs | 4 |
| LNDC1220 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Summer Semester
| LNDC1315 | Minnesota Native Plants and Communities | 4 |
| LNDC2241 | Landscape Equipment Operation | 3 |
Third Semester
| LNDC1125 | Introduction to Arboriculture | 4 |
| LNDC1300 | Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants | 2 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 | 3 |
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| General Education Electives | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| LNDC1155 | Applied Arboriculture Operations | 4 |
| LNDC2346 | Arboriculture Internship | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
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| General Education Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 4 Credits
General Education Electives
Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 1
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 2
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 5
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/2/2023 : BP 6111 / EP