Program Overview

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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.

Career Opportunities

Career possibilities include:

• Lawn Care
• Athletic Field Manager
• Golf Course Superintendent
• Parks and Recreation Management
• Sod Production and Installation

Plan Requirements

Course List Code | Title | Hours
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Orientation|
AGI 101| Introduction to the Agricultural Institute| 1
English|
WRT 111| Expository Writing 1| 3
WRT 114| Professional Writing, Research and Reporting| 3
Mathematics|
MAA 102| Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 1| 3
MA 103| Topics in Contemporary Mathematics| 3
General Requirements |
AGI 191| Professional Development| 1
AGI 192| AGI External Learning Experience| 3
ARE 115| Agribusiness Accounting| 3
ARE 201| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics| 3
or ARE 201A| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Sociology| 3
SOC 203| Current Social Problems|
or SOC 203A| Current Social Problems
SOC 241| Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society|
or SOC 241A| Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society
Humanities/VPA Elective| 3
GEP Humanities|
GEP Visual and Performing Arts|
Physical Education|
GEP Health and Exercise Studies| 1
Major Requirements|
CS 121| Turfgrasses and Their Uses| 3
CS 122| Principles of Turfgrass Management| 3
CS 154| Turf Weed and Disease Management| 3
CS 155| Advanced Turf Management| 3
CS 190| Turf Seminar| 1
HS 111| Plant Identification| 3
HS 115| Plant Growth and Development| 3
HS 162| Landscape Maintenance| 3
ENT 121| Pesticides and Their Utilization| 3
ENT 163| Ornamental & Turf Insects| 3
SSC 112| Principles of Soil Science| 4
SSC 151| Fertilizers and Soil Fertility| 3
Total Hours| 65

A grade of C- or higher is required.

Semester Sequence

This is a sample.

Plan of Study Grid First Year

Fall Semester| Hours
AGI 101 | Introduction to the Agricultural Institute | 1
CS 121 | Turfgrasses and Their Uses | 3
HS 111 | Plant Identification | 3
HS 115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3
MAA 102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences | 3
SSC 112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4
| Hours| 17
Spring Semester
AGI 191 | Professional Development | 1
ARE 115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3
CS 122 | Principles of Turfgrass Management | 3
CS 190 | Turf Seminar | 1
MA 103
or MA 103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3
WRT 111 | Expository Writing | 3
| Hours| 14
Second Year
Fall Semester
AGI 192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 3
CS 154 | Turf Weed and Disease Management | 3
ENT 121 | Pesticides and Their Utilization | 3
HS 162 | Landscape Maintenance | 3
SOC 203
or SOC 203A | Current Social Problems
or Current Social Problems | 3
WRT 114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3
| Hours| 18
Spring Semester
ARE 201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3
CS 155 | Advanced Turf Management | 3
ENT 163 | Ornamental & Turf Insects | 3
SSC 151 | Fertilizers and Soil Fertility | 3
Humanities/VPA Elective | 3
GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1
| Hours| 16
| Total Hours| 65

WRT 111 Expository Writing and WRT 114 Professional Writing, Research and Reporting must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade for transfer to an NC State baccalaureate program.

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences must be completed with a C- minus or higher grade.

Career Titles

• Athletic Field Manager
• Arborist
• Golf Course Superintendent
• Lawn Care
• Parks and Recreation Management
• Sod Production and Installation

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