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
Additional Opportunities/Recommendations
· Certifications & licensure available
· Apprenticeship
· Internship or work experience related to landscaping, turfgrass management, or horticulture
· Study abroad