University Catalog 2024-2025

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 possibilities include:

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

To learn more about this major, including contact information, please visit our website.

Mrs. Emily Erickson
Program Coordinator and Advisor

Plan Requirements

Orientation
AGI 101Introduction to the Agricultural Institute1
English
WRT 111Expository Writing 13
WRT 114Professional Writing, Research and Reporting3
Mathematics
MAA 102Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 13
MA 103Topics in Contemporary Mathematics3
General Requirements
AGI 191Professional Development1
AGI 192AGI External Learning Experience3
ARE 115Agribusiness Accounting3
ARE 201Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics3
or ARE 201A Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Sociology3
Current Social Problems
Current Social Problems
Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society
Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society
Humanities/VPA Elective3
Physical Education
GEP Health and Exercise Studies1
Major Requirements
CS 121Turfgrasses and Their Uses3
CS 122Principles of Turfgrass Management3
CS 154Turf Weed and Disease Management3
CS 155Advanced Turf Management3
CS 190Turf Seminar1
HS 111Plant Identification3
HS 115Plant Growth and Development3
HS 162Landscape Maintenance3
ENT 121Pesticides and Their Utilization3
ENT 163Ornamental & Turf Insects3
SSC 112Principles of Soil Science4
SSC 151Fertilizers and Soil Fertility3
Total Hours65
1

A grade of C- or higher is required.

Semester Sequence

This is a sample.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
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
 Hours17
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
Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
3
WRT 111 Expository Writing 3
 Hours14
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
Current Social Problems
or Current Social Problems
3
WRT 114 Professional Writing, Research and Reporting 3
 Hours18
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
 Hours16
 Total Hours65
1

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.

2

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

Career Opportunities

Career Titles

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

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