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Gain Valuable Hands-On Experience
Receive real-world experience through an internship.
Gain the Skills Needed to Manage Turfgrass Operations
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Devise methods of inquiry to distinguish cause and effect and to solve relevant problems in turfgrass management.
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Interpret and make scientific decisions related to managing turfgrass under various conditions using the fundamentals of plant and soil sciences.
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Comprehend and draw appropriate inferences from numeric data and quantitative models.
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Demonstrate proficiency in the primary turfgrass cultural practices including mowing, fertilization, and irrigation and the secondary practices including cultivation, pest management, and soil modification.
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Who Should Apply?
If you have an interest in the turf industry or already have work experience — whether at golf courses, sports facilities, turf management, or other venues — the Associate in Science in Turfgrass Science and Management can give you the skills and advantage you need to move your career forward.
Convenient Online Format
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
A Trusted Leader in Online Education

Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.
Information for Military and Veterans

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