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LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 01.0605

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Stillwater, Oklahoma

    107 Whitehurst, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078-1015

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 37-3012.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionInstructingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationLearning StrategiesWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementBiologyProduction and ProcessingMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionManual DexterityVisualizationSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionMultilimb CoordinationTrunk StrengthStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityStaminaInductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crop
  • Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
  • Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
  • Establish driving routes for pesticide applications.
  • Record information about pesticide applications, such as the type used and amount applied.
  • Use new technology and equipment, such as drones or GPS systems, to apply pesticides more accurately and efficiently.
  • Gather and remove litter.
  • Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
  • Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, c
  • Move furniture.
  • Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance
  • Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather co
  • Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions o
  • Repair irrigation systems.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareData base user interface and query softwareOperating system softwareInventory management softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Air purifying respiratorsBackpack sprayersBoom sprayersBroadcast boom sprayersChemical protection glovesChemical-resistant footwearChemical-resistant suitsCold foggersDigital flowmetersDigital stopwatchesElectrostatic spray gunsFace masksHandheld pump sprayersLaptop computersMeasuring containersAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAerial lift trucksArena rakesArtificial turf groomersAxesBackhoesBackpack blowersBackpack pump sprayersBox bladesBrush trimmersBucket loadersBunker rakesCargo trucksChain saws

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation37-3012.00
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex pesticide formulations — mix multi-product tank combinations for trees, shrubs, and botanical crops, applying chemistry knowledge to achieve efficacy while minimizing off-target drift.
  • Plant and vegetation disease diagnosis — evaluate a range of fungal, bacterial, and insect-related conditions across diverse landscape settings and independently prescribe targeted treatment protocols.
  • Application parameters — calculate and apply elevation-to-distance ratios, droplet sizing, and chemical coverage depth across varied terrain and weather conditions without supervisory input.
  • Equipment configurations — select and assemble nozzle, hose, and pump combinations optimized for the specific velocity, pattern, and infestation type of each non-routine service call.
  • Regulatory compliance — interpret federal, state, and local pesticide application laws and public safety requirements and ensure every treatment meets legal standards on every job.
  • Spray equipment systems — diagnose mechanical faults in pumps, agitators, and hose assemblies and perform corrective repairs using hand tools and lubricants in the field.
  • Environmental risk assessment — evaluate wind speed, temperature inversions, proximity to water bodies, and bystander presence to adjust or postpone applications to prevent chemical exposure incidents.
  • Client problem solving — analyze recurring vegetation or pest management failures on established accounts and develop alternative treatment strategies using available chemical and biological options.
  • Digital application records — enter treatment data into inventory management or analytical software accurately, producing complete documentation for regulatory audit or client review.
  • Geographic information tools — use GIS or mapping software to plan treatment routes, identify sensitive buffer zones, and confirm coverage on large commercial or municipal grounds contracts.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
77%
Placement Rate
62%