Purpose: This curriculum prepares the student for employment in the turf care industry. Theory is combined with laboratory and field experience to prepare graduates for entry level or supervisory positions with golf courses, lawn services, athletic fields, parks, and companies that install and maintain irrigation systems.
Recommended Preparation: An interview with the program head.
Credits
1st Sem. 2nd Sem. 3rd Sem.
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HRT 118 Turf Pests .............................. 2
HRT 269 Professional Turf Care .................. 3
HRT 117 Tools and Equipment ..................... 2
HRT 119 Irriga. Syst./Turf & Ornamentals ........ 3
HRT 206 Pesticides in Horticulture .............. 2
ENG 111 College Composition I or SPD 110
Intro. to Speech Communication .............. 3
HRT 197 Cooperative Education ................... 3
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Total Credits 5 7 6
Total minimum credits for the Turf and Grounds Management career studies certificate = 18.