Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences - Turfgrass Management

The Plant Sciences major is grounded in real world learning to prepare undergraduates for professional careers in the many public and private sectors of horticulture.Many of the classes include a lab section or integrate hands-on activities with lectures and readings. In addition, students are able to count up to 12 credits of experiential learning towards the 120 credits required for graduation. After successful completion of the major, students are awarded a degree in Plant Sciences in one of three options:turfgrass management,ornamental horticulture, andsustainable crop production.Graduates of this program pursue careers ranging from landscape contractor, golf course superintendent, director of parks, botanical gardens or arboreta, garden center or floral shop proprietor, plant propagator, nursery production manager, vegetable or fruit grower, lawn service manager or technical representative for seed, equipment, and chemical companies, to name just a few of the opportunities available. Other graduates enter graduate school and pursue careers in research and education at public and private institutions. The unifying theme of the major is the development of sustainable culture and use of plants for amenity or food.The turfgrass management option is intended primarily for students who are interested in managing golf courses, athletic fields, commercial turf properties, sod farms or any other facilities comprised primarily of turf. Students in this option will gain competencies in all aspects of turf production and management, with a focus on sustainable practices and integrated pest management systems. Additionally, students interested in landscape management may also fall under this option but may take slightly different concentration courses which will address some of the other aspects of managing large, heterogeneous landscape properties. These students may also take a number of classes in the Landscape Architecture program, which can fulfill their supporting electives.

All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following - TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 79