Programs

This Urban Landscape and Garden Development Certificate is designed for community organizations, community gardeners, professionals, and laypersons interested in the field of landscape/garden design and the environment.

Recognizing the growing interest in the greening of the urban environment and the importance of creating and sustaining green spaces in cities, the Program will focus on the urban setting and its public and private green spaces. Special attention will be given to community gardens and the knowledge required to creating and maintaining them.

This online certificate program consists of 4 required courses, 2 elective courses, and an internship. Courses will cover Plants and Soils, Design and Planning, and Community Interaction.

Program Highlights:

• Focus on the urban setting and its public and private green spaces.
• The program has been developed with leading landscape designers and community organizations active in the creation and future of Boston's landscape as the city and its people grow.
• Topics include: Plant and Soils, Design and Planning and Community Interaction

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

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Registration is administered through Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston. Payment is due upon registration. Please see Fee Schedule below.

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*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled

** applicable when checks returned unpaid

Did you know?

The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.

More Awards…

• Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Boston school code number 002222.
2. Next, download your required Financial Aid Forms here.
3. Check your financial aid status using WISER.
4. For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu

Tips:

• Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
• When you register for classes, please contact the Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston (617) 287-7916) to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax ((617) 287-7916 ph; (617) 287-7902). You can download the registration form here. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

Contact:

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu.