Landscape Architecture Program

Beautifully landscaped homes and well-manicured commercial and public properties begin with professionals in the landscape industry. Landscape architects, pride themselves on creating Attractive and functional designs to meet the needs of residential and commercial property owners. Maybe you’ve been considering a career that connects to the environment. If so, the Landscape Architecture Program can provide you with the academic and professional training you need to carve a niche for yourself in the industry.

Landscape architects and designers are employed by engineering firms, parks and recreation departments, landscape contractors, design and build firms, nurseries and garden centers, botanical gardens, and grounds management firms. The national employment projection for landscape architects is expected to increase 21 to 35 percent now through 2006. Annual salary can range from $26,000 to more than $74,000, depending on the employer, experience or other economic factors.

Our curriculum covers topics from landscape planning and planting design to landscape cost estimating and landscape computer-aided drafting and design. All of our courses are taught by faculty, professionals who pride themselves in sound coursework and take a genuine interest in your studies and your career plans.

Courses for the Landscape Architecture Associate in Applied Science Degree are offered throughout the year. Many are offered evenings as well as days to accommodate your schedule. Spring semester begins in January, summer semester begins in June and fall classes begin in August.

We want you in our classroom next semester. If you need direction on how to begin at LCC, let us know what’s on your mind and what you need from LCC to get started. We’ve got a place waiting for you in our classroom that can lead you to a great career start. For specific information about our Landscape Architecture Program, contact us  today.

Lansing Community College
Landscape, Horticulture, Agriculture Programs
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Curriculum Information
Landscape Architecture Program

To view degree and certificate requirements click on the curriculum code below.
Code		Degrees and Certificates
0203		Landscape Architecture, Associate in Applied Science Degree
Course Offerings
Many of the courses listed below are offered at LCC throughout the academic year and can be taken to upgrade current skills or fulfill degree and certificate requirements.  Visit the Course Schedule and Registration page for information pertaining to courses available during a particular semester.  View Landscape (LAND) course descriptions
LAND 100     Intro to Landscape Drafting LAND 101     Landscape Special Topics LAND 103     Landscape Design Workshops    LAND 120     Basics/Landscape Contracting LAND 130     Interior Landscaping LAND 132     Residential Landscaping LAND 133     Home Landscape Maintenance LAND 140     Evergreen and Deciduous Trees LAND 141     Flowering Trees, Shrubs, Vines LAND 142     Perennial and Annual Flowering Plants LAND 145     Field Experience in Landscape Arch LAND 150     Principles of Landscape Arch LAND 152     Landscape Graphics Communication-Begin LAND 153     Landscape Graphics Communication-Adv LAND 160     Planting Design I LAND 161     Planting Design II LAND 163     Designing Ornamental Gardens LAND 164     Site Design LAND 170     Site Grading I LAND 171     Site Grading II LAND 172     Site Layout LAND 175     Special Topics in Landscape Architecture LAND 180     Landscape Ecology LAND 181     Landscape Restoration and Management LAND 182     Wetland Delineation/Evaluation LAND 183     Planned Wetlands Evaluation and Restoration LAND 184     Natural Landscape Design LAND 220     Wetland Restoration LAND 222     Landscape Construction Techniques-Begin LAND 225     Landscape Cost Estimation LAND 232     Professional Residential Landscape Design LAND 233     Grounds Management LAND 242     Ecological Land Planning LAND 250     Landscape Construction Methods LAND 252     Landscape Construction Details LAND 276     Landscape Documents and Specifications LAND 281     CAD Basics in Landscape Design LAND 282     Computer Drafting/Design Landscape Arch LAND 283     Beginning LANDCADD LAND 284     Advanced LANDCADD LAND 285     Computer Landscape Animation LAND 286     LANDCADD: Photo Imaging LAND 289     Land Computer Design/Studio LAND 295     Landscape Project Lab

 

Career Facts
Landscape Architecture Program

What They Do:
Landscape architects plan and design residential, commercial and public properties.  This may include home landscapes, housing communities, parks and recreation facilities, urban green space and commercial sites.  Landscape architects are involved in the professional process of site analysis, planning, design, layout, construction and management of landscapes.  They strive to find a balance between nature and industry so that humans may better enjoy the outdoor environment while still accomplishing their business and day to day activities.

Who Would Enjoy It:
Students should enjoy designing and creating outdoor spaces, using a variety of construction materials and plants.  Working outdoors is another attractive feature of green industry careers.

What They Earn:
The average salary for Landscape Architects was about $39,000 per year, yet salaries may range anywhere from $24,000 to $65,000 per year depending on their experience, education and institution for which they work.

How Many Jobs Available:
Employment is expected to continue to increase faster than average through the year 2006. There has been a national shortage of workers over the past several years, thus indicating that there are about 9 positions for every student available in this field.

How Much Schooling, Training, or Skill Development:
Entry into the field can usually be made after taking 3-4 beginning college level classes. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is often preferred when pursuing higher levels of achievement in this field.

Related Occupations:
Horticulture
 

Faculty / Staff
Landscape Architecture Program
 

		JaNice Marshall, Department Chair pittsmoj@lcc.edu (517)483-5338
		Ellyn Meyers, Faculty and Program Coordinator meyerse2@lcc.edu (517)483-5338
		Katie Hanson, Faculty and Academic Advisor hansonk@lcc.edu (517)483-1107
		Stephanie Palagyi, TC Support
		palags@lcc.edu
		(517)483-5338
		Timothy Banfield, Faculty
		banfiet@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Daniel Bulkowski, Faculty
		bulkowsd@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Peter Motz, Faculty
		motzp@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Dennis O'Meara, Faculty
		omearad@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Paul Peterson, Faculty
		petersp@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		James Radabaugh, Faculty
		radabaj@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Robert Stasiuk, Faculty
		stasiukr@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Bob Welch, Professor
		rwelch@lcc.edu
		(517)483-9675
		Cindy Welch, Faculty
		welchc@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336
		Mary Zoelling, Faculty
		zoellim@lcc.edu
		(517)483-1336