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Overview

• Immediate job skills
• Courses that combine technical expertise, theory and practical, hands-on training. The program is a combination of lecture, hands-on application, field trips and projects in the SSCC arboretum
• Modern classrooms and equipment
• Arboretum - a 5-acre outdoor classroom and laboratory (Visit their web site.)
• New greenhouse
• Garden center
• A location next to the evolving Seattle Chinese Garden (Visit the web site of the Seattle Chinese Garden Society for an overview of the garden development.)
• Industry internships
• International internship opportunities at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden—Harlow Carr northern England. See internship details. (PDF)

Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Program Details

Career opportunities exist in:

• Career Pathway Map (PDF)

  Landscape design and construction
• Landscape management
• Arboriculture (tree care)
• Greenhouse management
• Nursery management
• Plant propagation
• Parks management
• Retail garden center management
• Golf course maintenance
• Turf maintenance
• And there are many opportunities for self-employment in this field.

Full-Time Faculty:

Sarah Skamser: (206)934-6718 ~ Sarah.Skamser@seattlecolleges.edu

Instructor and Program Coordinator
B.S., Horticulture, Michigan State University
Washington Certified Landscaper
Washington Certified Nursery Professional
Community College Vocational Certificate

Van Bobbitt: (206)934-6717 ~ Van.Bobbitt@seattlecolleges.edu

Instructor and Arboretum Coordinator
B.A., Botany, Central Washington University
M.S., Agriculture, California Polytechnic State University
Certificate in Public Relations, University of Washington
California Certified Nursery Professional
ISA Certified Arborist

Contact Information:

Technical Education Office
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue S.W.
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
(206)934.6734