Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate
Integrate Science, Sustainability, and Business in the Management of Landscapes
Program Overview
The Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate at Shawnee State University is designed to equip students with foundational and applied knowledge in managing landscapes with an eye toward sustainability, plant production, earth systems, and economics. This 13-credit program blends environmental science, horticulture, and small business principles to prepare students for roles in landscaping, environmental consulting, sustainability planning, and related fields.
Students will gain hands-on experience and scientific insight into how earth systems and human needs intersect with sustainable land and plant use practices. The certificate is ideal for students seeking environmentally focused careers or augmenting a degree in biology, environmental science, or business.
Career Outcomes
How to Apply
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Start your application
Free, takes about 15 minutes.
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Send transcripts
Have your high school guidance counselor send them to admissions@shawnee.edu
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File the FAFSA
School code 009942. Required for Free Tuition.
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At A Glance
Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate
Length
About 1 semester
Why Study Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate at Shawnee University
Interdisciplinary Focus: Integrates biology, geology, and small business management.
Career-Ready Skills: Offers practical knowledge in horticulture, botany, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Applied Science Training: Emphasizes real-world plant propagation, land-use practices, and sustainable solutions.
Compact Curriculum: Complete in just 13 credit hours.
Resume Booster: Adds specialization to a wide range of undergraduate majors.
This certificate emphasizes practical, real-world experiences through: Laboratory and field-based learning in horticulture and botany Opportunities to observe and implement plant propagation and landscape planning techniques Projects that simulate small business planning in the context of sustainability and plant production Interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental and business concepts
Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate Frequently Asked Questions
Landscaping, horticulture, environmental consulting, sustainability planning, agricultural services, or small business in landscape management.
No. While it complements majors in biology or environmental science, the program is open to students from all disciplines.
Yes. Courses like Practical Horticulture and Economic Botany include lab and field work for real-world application.
Absolutely. The inclusion of a small business course supports entrepreneurial goals in sustainable landscaping and plant-based services.
Program handbook
Program details are available in the Academic Catalog and can also be found at Shawnee State Online Campus
Accreditation
Shawnee State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
