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