Curriculum View the online catalog to get detailed information and the curriculum for the Landscape, Nursery and Garden Center Management program. With additional education, graduates can become park rangers or landscape architects. Internships During the summer between your first and second year, you'll complete a paid, six-week internship at a lawn and garden center, nursery, park, landscaping company or greenhouse. An internship gives you hands-on experience and may lead to a permanent position after graduation. Plus, you'll make some great industry contacts.
Many students return to their hometown to complete their internship.
If you need help finding an internship site, you can talk with local, state and regional employers during our on-campus job fair held each February. Transfer Opportunities Kirkwood graduates with an associate degree in Landscape, Nursery and Garden Center Management can transfer to Iowa State University or Upper Iowa University and complete a bachelor's degree in a horticulture-related field. A four-year degree will broaden your knowledge and career opportunities. There are great jobs in Iowa and the Cedar Rapids area.