The Landscape Architecture Certificate at West Valley College primarily prepares students to work as technicians in different areas of the landscape and construction industry. The Architecture courses at West Valley cover the following areas of study: building design, graphics, history, practical/technical communication, codes, construction, and structural design. An increasing number of West Valley College courses leverage computer technology as an educational tool. Students, upon completion of this certificate, are prepared to work in the following careers: 1. Landscape Architecture Draftsperson 2. Architecture Draftsperson 3. Resource Manager 4. Landscape Designer 5. Facilities Manager 6. Landscape Contractor 7. Landscape Industry Representative
Required Core Courses (26 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH045 | Architectural Building Codes | 3 units |
| ARCH050 | Construction Materials & Methods | 3 units |
| ARCH051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
| ARCH056 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 units |
| ARCH058 | Introduction to Revit Architecture | 3 units |
| ARCH072 | History of Landscape Architecture | 3 units |
| ARCH081 | Landscape Plants: Summer & Autumn | 3 units |
| ARCH082 | Landscape Plants: Winter & Spring | 3 units |
| ARCH083 | Plant Composition | 2 units |
Total Certificate Units: 26 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.