Turfgrass Management (AAS)
The Turfgrass Management program is designed for students who have an appreciation for working outdoors or for the challenge of creating and maintaining beautiful surroundings.
Turfgrass managers establish and maintain grasses for functional (erosion control), recreational, and ornamental purposes. They manage people and budgets and use their knowledge of plants and soils to produce high-quality, visually-appealing turfgrass areas. There are ample employment opportunities for well-trained managers in this industry.听
Career possibilities include:
- Lawn Care
- Athletic Field Manager
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Parks and Recreation Management
- Sod Production and Installation
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Mrs. Emily Erickson
Program Coordinator and Advisor
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | ||
| 础骋滨听101 | Introduction to the Agricultural Institute | 1 |
| English | ||
| 奥搁罢听111 | Expository Writing 1 | 3 |
| 奥搁罢听114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| 惭础础听102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 1 | 3 |
| 惭础听103 | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| General Requirements | ||
| 础骋滨听191 | Professional Development | 1 |
| 础骋滨听192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 3 |
| 础搁贰听115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| 础搁贰听201 | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| 辞谤听础搁贰听201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Current Social Problems | ||
辞谤听厂翱颁听203A | Current Social Problems | |
| Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | ||
辞谤听厂翱颁听241A | Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | |
| Humanities/VPA Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| 颁厂听121 | Turfgrasses and Their Uses | 3 |
| 颁厂听122 | Principles of Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| 颁厂听154 | Turf Weed and Disease Management | 3 |
| 颁厂听155 | Advanced Turf Management | 3 |
| 颁厂听190 | Turf Seminar | 1 |
| 贬厂听111 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| 贬厂听115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3 |
| 贬厂听162 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| 贰狈罢听121 | Pesticides and Their Utilization | 3 |
| 贰狈罢听163 | Ornamental & Turf Insects | 3 |
| 厂厂颁听112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 |
| 厂厂颁听151 | Fertilizers and Soil Fertility | 3 |
| Total Hours | 65 | |
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 础骋滨听101 | Introduction to the Agricultural Institute | 1 |
| 颁厂听121 | Turfgrasses and Their Uses | 3 |
| 贬厂听111 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| 贬厂听115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3 |
| 惭础础听102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences | 3 |
| 厂厂颁听112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 |
| 听 | Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 础骋滨听191 | Professional Development | 1 |
| 础搁贰听115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| 颁厂听122 | Principles of Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| 颁厂听190 | Turf Seminar | 1 |
| 惭础听103 or 惭础听103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| 奥搁罢听111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 础骋滨听192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 3 |
| 颁厂听154 | Turf Weed and Disease Management | 3 |
| 贰狈罢听121 | Pesticides and Their Utilization | 3 |
| 贬厂听162 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| 厂翱颁听203 or 厂翱颁听203A | Current Social Problems or Current Social Problems | 3 |
| 奥搁罢听114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 18 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 础搁贰听201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| 颁厂听155 | Advanced Turf Management | 3 |
| 贰狈罢听163 | Ornamental & Turf Insects | 3 |
| 厂厂颁听151 | Fertilizers and Soil Fertility | 3 |
| Humanities/VPA Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 65 |
Career Opportunities
Career Titles
- Athletic Field Manager
- Arborist
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Lawn Care
- Parks and Recreation Management
- Sod Production and Installation
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