Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Landscape Contracting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in landscape contracting. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and covers areas like design, horticulture, and landscape construction. Graduates are qualified for positions such as crew leader, project supervisor, and estimator. Students also gain valuable networking opportunities through industry associations and can participate in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.