Sustainable Landscape Ecology and Conservation Technician Certificate

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Degree Code: K58

Certificate Program

Program Coordinator: Diba Khan-Bureau - 860-215-9443

This certificate program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills required to fill technician jobs in the areas of sustainable landscape design, planning and conservation. This two-semester certificate consists of courses that will enable students to apply sustainable landscape ecology skills and knowledge in a fast rising “green” and sustainable workforce. As green infrastructure alternatives are increasingly used to manage storm water, improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island affect, jobs in engineering, engineering technology, and research and modeling will be essential in the development, design and performance monitoring of green systems. The certificate in sustainable landscape ecology and conservation will provide students with the options to obtain work or to continue their education to acquire an A.S. or an advanced degree. Sustainable operations and alternative energy are growing more central to the American and global economy. This certificate supports the new paradigm for sustainable living.

This certificate was funded by a USDOL Community-Based Training Grant, as implemented by the Employment and Training Administration.

Students may complete this certificate by completing the courses that are listed below.

Sustainable Landscape Ecology and Conservation Certificate Curriculum Requirements

ARC* K214 - Sustainable Construction ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENG* K101 - Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K101 - Environmental Studies 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K110 - Environmental Regulations ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K146 - Introduction to GIS 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K207 - Sustainable Landscape Ecology ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K220 - Hazardous Materials ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENV* K295 - Environmental Issues Seminar 3 CREDIT HOURS

Note:

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

* Indicates common course numbering within Connecticut Community College system.

Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding the minimum number of credits to be taken at TRCC and limits on non-traditional credits. 25% of TRCC degree requirements must be completed with TRCC coursework. Up to 50% of degree requirements can be fulfilled with non-traditional credit. Non-traditional credit includes CLEP/DSST exams, Credit by Exam, APL credit, and Military credit.

Grand Total: 24