LANDSCAPE AND TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
Turfgrass Management Concentration
Vicki Armstrong . (901) 333-4293

The Turfgrass Management program is designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills needed for those interested in careers within the turfgrass industry. The Turfgrass Management Concentration is designed to provide individuals with the skills needed to occupy a management position in the lawn care industry, golf courses, or parks and recreation complexes.

First Semester Cr.
ENGL 1010 English Composition 1 (Gen. Ed.) 3
HORT 1000 Horticulture Plant Science 3
HORT 1200 Horticulture Pest Management 3
HORT 1310 Plant Identification I 3
HORT 1400 Landscape Maintenance 3
HORT 1510 Turfgrass Management I 3
Total     18
Second Semester
MATH 1630 Finite Math (Gen. Ed.) 3
SPCH 2010 Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) 3
HORT 2100 Small Engines 3
HORT 2300 Landscape Techniques 3
HORT 1100 Soil and Water 3
Total     15
Third Semester
HORT 2210 Irrigation Techniques I 3
HORT 2520 Turfgrass Management II 3
HORT 2700 Chemical Applications 3
HORT 2950 Landscape and Turfgrass Management Internship I 3
****   Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1 3
Total     15
Fourth Semester
HORT 2800 Golf Course Operations and Maintenance 3
MGMT 2610 Principles of Management I or approved elective 3
HORT 2955 Landscape and Turfgrass Management Internship II 3
****   Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1 3
Total     12

Total Program Credits

60

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details about transferability of courses.

1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

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