Land Management Certificate
The Certificate in Land Management builds knowledge, skills, and leadership in land management. Students will focus on key elements of development, grading and drainage principles, soils and foundations, project management and planning. In addition, students seeking a land management certificate will gain knowledge through activities focused on current industry trends allowing them to apply what they have obtained from their courses to current situations in the working environment.
To earn the Land Management Certificate, students must complete 15 credit hours, as defined below, with a grade of “C” or better.
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| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Credits |
| CON 221 |
Grading and Drainage Principles |
Presents drainage solutions regarding grading and drainage, retaining walls, septic systems, irrigation, and paving to provide required drainage solutions. |
3 |
| CON 310 |
Land Development |
Covers methods and practices of land development including market research, financial feasibility, land use regulations, and legal documentation. Case studies will focus on site analysis and design. |
3 |
| CON 321 |
Soils and Foundations |
Analyzes various types of soils and foundations, including soil testing, reports, compaction, stability, and function as they relate to the construction process. |
3 |
| CON 401 |
Construction Project Management |
Explores construction business organization, including methods of project delivery, field organization, project management, labor management relations, and productivity. |
3 |
| CON 410 |
Development Planning |
Addresses development and planning including introduction to real property development principles and processes. The interconnection of land development to urban planning, community organization, housing, economic development, and regional standards will be explored. |
3 |
Total Land Management Certificate - 15
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