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Landscape Contracting

You might choose a career in Landscape Contracting if you:

Want to operate your own business
Like to design
Are creative

For more information about Landscape Contracting

Background

Landscape contracting is a program that emphasizes the construction and management phases of landscape development. It is a four-year program leading to an accredited B.S. degree. The degree is accredited by the Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Course work includes basic landscape architectural design, construction technology, business and horticulture. Students have the option of specializing in either landscape construction or landscape management. Graduates are employed by landscape contracting companies, design-build firms, landscape maintenance companies and landscape nurseries.

Careers

Manager of Grounds Maintenance
Landscape Manager
Assistant Superintendent
Project Manager
Superintendent of Parks
Sales
Landscape Coordinator

Specialized Areas of Interest

Construction
Management

Employers of Landscape Contracting Alumni

Hale Landscape Creations
Legacy Links
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee
Preaus Landscape of Tulsa
The Golf Club of Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 45 students in the department
Student Organizations: Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Pi Alpha Xi

The National ALCA hosts Student Career Days in which students from across the U.S. participate in events that test their skills in various landscape contracting associated topics. CASNR awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.