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Turfgrass Science

turfgrass science

Other/Related Variations

· Outdoor Product Design & Development

· Sports & Urban Turfgrass Management

· Turfgrass & Golf Course Management

· Turfgrass Science & Management

Degree Type/Duration

· Associate’s Degree (2 years)

· Bachelors’ Degree (4 years)

· Master’s Degree (Varies)

Overview

Turfgrass science programs lay a solid foundation for the principles and practices of managing golf, sports, lawn and utility turfs.

Coursework may cover the following areas: Soil Science, Plant Biology, Chemistry, Turfgrass Management, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Turfgrass Disease, Turfgrass Selection, Urban and Sports Turf, Irrigation & Drainage, Pest Management, Pesticides, Edaphology, Turf Nutrition, Labor & Employment Law, Resource Management

Concentrations/Options

· Golf Course Management

· Sports Turf Management

· Turfgrass Management

Potential Career Paths

· Athletic Turf Manager

· Horticulturalist

· Irrigation Specialist

· Landscape Technician

· Landscape Designer

· Golf Course Superintendent

Additional Opportunities/Recommendations