Enrolling in Penn State's online certificate program in turfgrass management is a great way to expand your expertise as a professional in any turfgrass-related field. Whether you work in golf course maintenance, professional lawn care, grounds maintenance, sod production, sales and service, athletic field maintenance, or research support, this program can help you excel in your career. And the online courses in this 15-credit minimum course of study can be completed around your own schedule, where and when it's most convenient for you.
Study Issues Vital to Today's Turfgrass Professional
As a student in this program, you will build the knowledge and skill necessary to assess, treat, and manage turf in any climate or terrain. This program addresses pest management, turfgrass cultural systems, and turfgrass edaphology—and culminates in a series of case studies in turfgrass management.
Learn from Respected Leaders in the Field
Interact online with attentive educators from one of the nation's most highly regarded programs in turfgrass management.
Earn GCSAA Continuing Education Points
The program has been approved by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) for 1.5 education points per college credit hour toward meeting entry and/or renewal requirements for Class A and/or Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) status. For more information and to review the Class A or CGCS Code of Standards visit, http://www.gcsaa.org/.
Earn Credits toward an Advanced Certificate
All of the credits you earn in this program can be applied toward Penn State's online advanced turfgrass certificate.
