Landscaping Courses

The Landscaping and Groundskeeping degree track prepares students to prudently manage and maintain both indoor and outdoor recreational and ornamental plants along with the academic know-how to translated design into reality. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer landscaping courses.

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Dakota College at Bottineau

Also known as MSU-Bottineau

800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND

Dakota College at Bottineau came into existence in the year 1906 as the North Dakota School of Forestry. Since then the College has grown by leaps and bounds. The college aims at providing education which is a blend of care and quality. Also, apart from the technical knowledge, the college also values diversity and personal enrichment.

The Dakota College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and School. The 35-acre campus of Dakota College at Bottineau finds its location at the northern edge of the city of Bottineau. Within the premises of the college are - classroom buildings, residence halls, a student center, and an administrative building. The library is a member of ODIN, - the Online Dakota Information Network. Within the library one can find a huge storage of over 36,000 volumes, in addition to a wide variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual periodicals.

 College education is a foundation for a great career. The college offers 33 career oriented courses to choose from. You can opt for certificate courses, diplomas or AAS degrees. The college also provides all – inclusive university parallel/transfer coursework which allows you to get AA or AS degrees.

Students Enrolled in the Landscaping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dakota College at Bottineau has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Description

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).