About the course

The A.S. Degree in Environmental Horticulture with an emphasis in Landscape Contracting, prepares the student for obtaining their landscape contractor's license (C-27) and becoming a professional landscape contractor.

　　Explain the soil ecosystem, its formation, structure, maintenance of its health, and relationship to landscape plant growth and vigor.

　　Communicate a functional landscape irrigation system, including plant?s water needs, installation, scheduling, auditing, and troubleshooting.

　　Articulate principles of sustainable landscape design, including soil health maintenance, nutrient replenishment, water efficient irrigation systems, pest management, pruning, and human health and safety.

　　Describe the landscape construction process including safety procedures, grading and drainage, construction math, hardscaping, plan reading, bidding, and principles of sustainability. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$21,060

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.00.

　　Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years old by the start of their program at SBCC.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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