The Program
This unique program is one of the School of Natural Resource’s newest programs. Husqvarna, a global leader of outdoor products, has partnered
with the college to launch this two-year degree program. Major landscape, tree care and lawn care companies across
the country have an increasing need for qualified crew chiefs to join their staff. Hocking College’s program
will teach you the skills of landscape design, horticulture, supervision and leadership and project development
to attain these career needs.
Learn By Doing
All of the degree programs in the School of Natural Resources embrace
the hands-on philosophy of teaching, Landscape Management is no
exception. The majority of class time in this program is spent in
the field involving various classes including tree climbing,
equipment classes, landscape projects, dendrology, field botany
and many others. The 2300 acres of the Hocking College campus
will serve as an optimal lab setting for these classes.
Jobs for Grads
Job placement for graduates of this program will be outstanding given that this program was developed
in conjunction with Husqvarna to better serve their industry clients. These landscape, tree care and
lawn care companies throughout North America have a need for educated and trained crew chiefs. Theses
companies have voiced their concern to Husqvarna. These result is a unique and custom built degree
program that will have a plethora of employers waiting to hire our graduates.
Our curriculum is an accelerated 18-month program that places you in the workforce as the busy
landscaping season begins. The corporate alliance with our international partner, Husqvarna, will
provide you with a competitive edge over others in the field through training on premier equipment
and internships.
Hocking College has partnered with Husqvarna, a global leader of outdoor power products, to form an educational
partnership to provide scholarships to students in the School of Natural Resource’s Landscape Management
program.
Scholarships will be awarded independent of any other tuition scholarship, and will assist in defraying the
cost of your college expense. The scholarship monies will be awarded each quarterly throughout your
full-time academic experience. Application information and guidelines are available by contacting
Joe Wakeman, Associate Dean, School of Natural Resources.
For more information about this program, please contact Keith Kittle, School of Natural Resources
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