Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02602)

Provides an introductory base of horticultural knowledge and skills in the golf and sports turf industry. Two distinct areas of knowledge are covered, the science of turf grass establishment and maintenance, and business management principles. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and laboratory activities that support practical application in the field. This degree is intended for current and aspiring professionals working on golf courses, park and recreation systems, athletic fields, sod farms, and any other landscape area where turfgrass plays a major role.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Communicate plans for turfgrass establishment and maintenance with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a breadth of horticultural knowledge as it applies to golf and sports turf management.
• Apply horticultural knowledge and skills in golf and sports turf management to meet the economic, social, and environmental needs of our diverse bioregion.

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”

Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.

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