Tree Care and Maintenance (Certificate N0641)

Natural Sciences Division
Certificate N0641

This certificate program is designed to give students basic skills in the repair and maintenance of trees. All courses are applicable for degree requirements in Ornamental Horticulture, Park and Sports Turf Management, Equipment Technology, and Integrated Pest Management.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
AGOR 1Horticultural Science3
AGOR 24Integrated Pest Management3
AGOR 30Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs3
AGOR 50Soil Science and Management3
AGOR 51Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations3
AGOR 75Urban Arboriculture3
Total Units18

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Be able to identify common landscape trees and woody shrubs.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct in the industry.
  • Be able to give a professional quality oral presentation.

​Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
AGOR 1 Horticultural Science 3
AGOR 30 Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs 3
AGOR 50 Soil Science and Management 3
 Units9
Spring Term
AGOR 24 Integrated Pest Management 3
AGOR 51 Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations 3
AGOR 75 Urban Arboriculture 3
Certificate: Tree Care Maintenance N0641 1  
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5  
 Units9
 Total Units18
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