Landscape management prepares students for employment in design, construction, arboriculture, turf, irrigation, and ornamental horticulture A minor from the Marriott School of Management is strongly recommended. The major also prepares students for a wide variety of graduate school opportunities including landscape architecture, business, science, law, and planning. The program is accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)).
HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Each student is required to complete at least one business-oriented internship as well as a skills developing practicum with BYU Grounds. These experiences are an integral and valuable part of the program. Students are also encouraged to
participate in the Landscape Management Club and attend national professional meetings. Interested students may participate in research projects with faculty mentors.
FINANCING:
Scholarships are available for qualified students from the department, college, and university.
HONORARY SOCIETIES AND CLUBS:
The Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences encourages student participation in the Landscape Management Club as well as PLANET Student Career Days. Students are also strongly encouraged to network with industry professionals and pursue certifications and licenses to advance their career opportunities.
Complete the following required departmental
courses:
PWS 100 Living With Plants
PWS 103 Residential Landscape Design
PWS 105 Landscape Design Graphics
PWS 198R BYU Grounds Practicum
PWS 199R Academic Internship (1 hour required)
PWS 211 Landscape Structures
PWS 212 Landscape Laboratory
PWS 214 Landscape Bidding and Estimating
PWS 282 Introduction to Soil Science
PWS 283 Introduction to Soil Science Lab
PWS 301 Plant Growth and Reproduction
PWS 319 Turf Science
PWS 320 Arboriculture
PWS 331 Science of Plant Pest Control
PWS 391R Careers in Plant and Animal Sciences
PWS 402 Urban Soils and Water
PWS 431 Integrated Management of Plant Pests
Complete the following required nondepartmental
courses:
Acc 200 Principles of Accounting
Bus M 300 Financial Management
Bus M 488 Agribusiness Management 1
Bus M 489 Agribusiness Management 2
Econ 110* Economic Principles and Problems
I Sys 100 Computer Spreadsheets Skills
I Sys 101 Computer Presentation Skills
Complete one course from the following:
Chem 101 Introductory General Chemistry
Chem 105* General College Chemistry
Complete three courses from the following:
Bio 235 Field Botany
Bio 430 Plant Classification
PWS 112* Floral Design
PWS 210 Herbaceous Plants
PWS 213 Interior Landscapes
PWS 330 Wildland Plant Identification & Ecology
PWS 380 Plant Community Design
Recommended Courses
A management minor is strongly recommended.
Completion of the following courses (some listed
above) will meet the requirements for this minor:
Acc 200.
Bus M 300, 371R, 489.
Econ 110.*
Math 110.
Org B 320.
Stat 221.*
The following courses are also suggested:
Bus M 372.
TMA 150.
For students planning to pursue a master’s degree in
landscape architecture (MLA), the following courses are
also recommended:
Bio 350.
CM 105.
Geog 212.
PWS 380.
For students planning to pursue a master’s degree in
horticulture science (MS), the following courses are
