The Associate of Science in Turfgrass Management program prepares students to work in the golf industry as assistant greens superintendents. The program is ideal for aspiring golf industry professionals who have the desire to improve facilities, grounds, and equipment on golf courses and in country clubs. The Turfgrass program will prepare prospective students for positions of leadership in golf course maintenance and build a foundation for future growth within the industry.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser Universityâs mission and its objectives:
Present students with a comprehensive background in the traditions, culture, and expectations of the golf industry.
Develop the studentsâ foundation of knowledge and skills essential to the maintenance of turfgrass at golf facility and associated turf operations.
Provide students with the framework to further develop their abilities in the maintenance and upkeep of all areas of a golf course or sport field.
Expose students to technology and equipment used in the maintenance of golf and turfgrass facilities.
Build the studentsâ business acumen and financial management skills in the operation of a golf facility.
Understand the ecological influence of a golf facility on the environment while responding to regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
None.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Turfgrass Management, students must earn 60.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
Turfgrass Management Major Courses (36.0 credit hours)
Traditions of Golf: History and Culture
3.0 credit hours
Golf Course Design and Maintenance
3.0 credit hours
Club Management
3.0 credit hours
The Business of Golf
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Golf Course Maintenance
3.0 credit hours
Turfgrass Diseases
3.0 credit hours
Turfgrass and Pest Control
3.0 credit hours
Irrigation and Drainage
3.0 credit hours
Soil Nutrients and Construction
3.0 credit hours
Facility Equipment and Maintenance
3.0 credit hours
Environmental Stewardship
3.0 credit hours
Golf Course Maintenance and Turf Management
3.0 credit hours
General Education Courses
Behavioral Science (3.0 credit hours)
Sociology
3.0 credit hours
Political Science
3.0 credit hours
Strategies for Success
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Speech Communications
3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Computers
3.0 credit hours
English (3.0 Credit Hours)
English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
American Literature
3.0 credit hours
Contemporary World Literature
3.0 credit hours
English Literature
3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
Intermediate Algebra
3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
General Biology
3.0 credit hours
General Biology Lab
1.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology
3.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology Lab
1.0 credit hours
General Marine Biology
3.0 credit hours
Environmental Science
3.0 credit hours
Anatomy and Physiology I
4.0 credit hours
Anatomy and Physiology II
4.0 credit hours
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