For those looking for professional development, certificate programs offer a course concentration in a specific area of study.
Certificates that offer college credit typically involve the student taking six to ten 3-credit courses, and the credits typically can be applied towards a degree.
Non-credit certificates also involve a series of courses, but don't earn college credits. Instead, non-credit certificates often award continuing education units (CEU) which officially measure and recognize the time involved in the program.
Prerequisites, curriculum, and admission requirements vary for each certificate program. Penn State certificate programs represent collaboration between the University's many colleges and departments. All credit courses are taught by University-approved faculty.
Sustainable Landscape Technology Certificate
Undergraduate: 17 credits
This certificate program is for the beginning landscaper but also provides a refresher for the established landscape contractor. Learn the identification of native plant material versus invasive and exotic plants and the implementation of integrated pest and weed management strategies. Understand the environmental and physiological conditions and management practices used to produce, grow, and maintain ornamental plants and how those practices affect the landscape.
Office of Continuing Education
102 Ross Administration Building
Penn State Beaver
100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
Phone: 724-773-3700
Fax: 724-773-3769
BeaverCE@psu.edu
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.