The diversified training required for employment in turf management or
golf course maintenance is provided in this program. Student specialization
will be enhanced by the full-time job training experiences on a golf
course. This program is an occupational program typically not designed
to transfer. However this program has been articulated to some senior
institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.
Students must complete INST 101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| *HORT 101 Intro. to Horticulture Science |
3
|
| HORT 189 Turfgrass Culture |
3
|
| HORT 284 Woody Plant Identification |
3
|
| CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems |
3
|
| *ENGL 121 Communication Skills |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Second Semester | |
| HORT 176 Landscape Principles (pre: HORT 284) |
3
|
| HORT 191 Turf Pest Control (pre: HORT 189) |
3
|
| HORT 202 Golf Course Internship |
3
|
| MATT 104 Business Math |
3
|
| *SPCH 101 Oral Communication |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Summer | |
| HORT 250 Golf Course Internship |
3
|
| Third Semester | |
| HORT 280 Turf Irrigation |
3
|
| HORT 282 Landscape Design/Construction |
3
|
| HORT 290 Golf Course Internship |
3
|
| Humanities Elective |
3
|
| BMGT 114 Primciples of Management |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| HORT 187 Horticulture Mechanics |
2
|
| HORT 192 Tree and Shrub Maintenance |
3
|
| INFO 245 Employment Seminar |
1
|
| Social Science Elective |
3
|
| Agriculture Elective |
3
|
| Total |
12
|
*General Education
Human Relations
requirements.
Designated as a Tech Prep program.
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an
associate degree.