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The RN to BSN program requires you to have a valid RN license or to have earned one within your first semester of the program.

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The DNP – Nurse Practitioner program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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100% Online

You can study part-time and online while you continue to gain valuable work experience.

25+ Years

Penn State World Campus has been a leader in online education for more than two decades.

The Leader in Turfgrass Education

Penn State launched one of the very first turfgrass programs in 1929 and was the first university to offer a two-year program for golf course superintendents and a turfgrass science major. Today, the robust and renowned Penn State turfgrass portfolio is available online through Penn State World Campus. No matter where you are in your turfgrass career, we have a program to help you move to the next level, by boosting your skills in areas including:

  • groundskeeping
  • horticulture
  • equipment care and operation
  • pesticide application
Turfgrass Management Master of Professional Studies
Turfgrass Science Bachelor of Science
Turfgrass Science and Management Associate in Science
Turfgrass Management, Advanced Undergraduate Certificate
Turfgrass Management, Basic Undergraduate Certificate

Multiple Credentials for Faster and Better ROI

Our undergraduate turfgrass certificates are embedded into the associate and bachelor’s degree programs, which allows you to earn multiple credentials in less time and with less expense than earning them separately.

Pick your path.

  • Begin in a bachelor’s program and add one or more skill-based certificates along the way.
  • Start with a certificate and potentially step up to a degree using our accelerated admission option.

Learning Outcomes in Turfgrass Management

Penn State’s turfgrass management curriculum is rooted in evidence-based practices influenced by current research in soil fertility, weed management, and integrated pest management. Turfgrass professionals can learn by building on foundational concepts and applying their new knowledge to real-world conditions and practices.

Regardless of the program chosen, our turfgrass management programs emphasize:

  • gaining foundational knowledge in turfgrass management, including maintenance practices, soil science, plant science, horticultural processes, and pest management methods
  • learning the fundamental operations in turfgrass management of golf courses, athletic fields, sports turf, parks, and more
  • refining skills in turfgrass technology, business, and project management
  • implementing turfgrass projects, communicating effectively, conducting training, and managing finances

Influential Faculty

Penn State's turfgrass science program is widely regarded as the foremost program of its kind in the world. Our faculty have strong connections with institutional organizations, including the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA), the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), and Golf Course Industry (GCI).

Monty Elam on a golf course, standing next to flag that is in a hole.
close-up of a golf ball on a tee surrounded by green grass

We Are Penn State Online

This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.

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