Residential Landscape Design and Management Professional Development Program

Developed in response to the growing interest in the field of landscape design, this certificate program offers students the opportunity to develop or refine skills in residential design, graphic presentation and practical horticulture science. Through lectures, studio projects, and field trips, students will gain the practical, real-world skills that employers seek.

The program prepares students to develop techniques and ideas for landscape design, and it teaches them how to work with clients for residential landscaping projects, from developing a landscape design for a front yard to more complex terrains.

Certificate:

Northwestern University's School of Continuing Studies offers a Certificate of Completion in Residential Landscape Design and Management to those students who complete the required coursework.

Program Requirements:

Students entering the program in 2007– 2008 must complete all five required courses and two electives for a total of seven courses to obtain a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern's School of Continuing Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES

• Residential Landscape Site Design I
• Residential Landscape Site Design II
• Succeeding with Plants
• Assessing the Landscape Site
• Final Project

ELECTIVE COURSES

• New! Sustainable Landscape Design
• Residential Landscape Presentation Graphics
• Effective Design with Plants & Materials
• Managing Plants in the Environment

Interested students can also enroll in individual courses. Leading organizations such as the Illinois Nurserymen's Association (INA), the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) have reviewed the curriculum and award continuing education credit to these courses.

Program Audience

This program is designed for professionals working in all sectors of the green industry, including nursery personnel, arborists, landscape contractors, landscape designers, retail sales persons and those interested in pursuing careers in any of these areas.

Whether you are planning a career change or advancing your career options, this certificate offers the relevance and rigor necessary to increase your knowledge and skill level in the green industry. Courses are taught by industry professionals in settings that allow for individualized attention.

Course Information

The Landscape Design and Management program offers convenient evening and weekend courses in Evanston and Chicago. Maps to both SCS campuses are available. For times and locations of a specific landscape design course please see the Landscape Design and Management course listings page. Schedules, content and prices are subject to change.

Northwestern Excellence

• Northwestern University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
• School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
• SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
• SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.