The Certificate in Turfgrass Management is an entry-level training program for students entering the turfgrass profession. Students who complete this certificate will be eligible for employment within a lawn care management company, golf course, parks department, or sports facility. This certificate will provide the professional knowledge for the management, installation and renovation of turfgrass areas. Students will cover turfgrass management, soils, irrigation, ornamental plant materials and EPA core certification preparation.
If you already have a degree, you will quality for the technical certificate of credit. Candidates must also meet the requirements of a First-time College Student or Transfer Student.
The program requires 24 semester hours for completion; it is not a major or a substitute for the A.A.S. degree. Candidates must take at least 19 of the 24 credit hours at Southwest. Each student should assure that he or she has met the prerequisites before attempting to register for a course.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 1000 | Horticulture Plant Science | 3 |
| HORT 2100 | Small Engines | 3 |
| HORT 1200 | Horticulture Pest Management | 3 |
| HORT 1310 | Plant Identification I | 3 |
| HORT 1100 | Soil and Water | 3 |
| HORT 2210 | Irrigation Techniques I | 3 |
| HORT 1510 | Turfgrass Management I | 3 |
| HORT 2520 | Turfgrass Management II | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
Total Credit Hours 24
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