Climb to new heights with a Landscape Management Associate Degree in Arboriculture
- Become a skilled tree care professional, protecting these vital natural resources.
- Master the art of tree climbing, pruning and plant health care, gaining hands-on experience.
- Contribute to a greener future and enhance the beauty of your community.
Why choose CCC?
The arboriculture program at Clackamas Community College is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful arborist. You'll gain hands-on experience in tree climbing, pruning, plant health care and more, while learning from experienced instructors in a supportive learning environment.
Required classes for the Landscape Management Arboriculture Option
Ready to turn your passion for trees into a thriving career?
Climb to new heights with arboriculture skills
This program equips you with the skills needed for a strong foundation in plant science, preparing you for a successful career in the field of arboriculture and plant care.
Technical skills:
- Arboriculture equipment: Demonstrate competency with climbing gear, chainsaws, chippers, hydraulic sprayers, trucks and trailers.
- Plant identification: Identify common woody and herbaceous plants in the landscape.
- Tree health: Recognize and identify key disorders in trees.
- Site assessment: Perform site assessments, including plant health inspections, hazard tree identification and water audit interpretations.
- Effective communication: Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers through speaking, report writing and computer technology.
- Native plant species identification: Learn to identify native plant species and gain an understanding of their ecological significance.
- Applied plant science: Acquire practical knowledge of plant science principles for effective plant care and management.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.
