Athletic Field Maintenance

Certificate in Applied Science

20 Credit Hours

This certificate addresses current needs for the maintenance of athletic fields, including football, baseball and soccer. Students would be trained to maintain turf in addition to the specialty skills required of athletic fields.

Major Requirements

CWE 113	Cooperative Work Experience	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:3 First experience cooperative work experience for 3 credits. Contact your academic advisor to discuss prerequisites and approvals.Learn More

HRT 121	Commercial Irrigation	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course examines the use of irrigation in the landscape industry with emphasis on design, equipment suitability, water application procedures and construction. Design projects and job bidding also are included.Learn More

HRT 125	Soils	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of soils and plant nutrition. Emphasis is on physical and chemical properties, water, organic matter and life of soils. Materials and methods for supplying nutrients to plants are included.Learn More

HRT 144	Plant Pests	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of horticulturally important insects, plant diseases and weeds. Emphasis is on identification, prevention and control.Learn More

HRT 240	Pesticides	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of the application of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Emphasis is on current certification materials, calibration problems and application of pesticides over large areas.Learn More

HRT 241	Turf Management	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the identification, use, culture and maintenance of turf grasses. Emphasis is on installing and managing turf in residential, commercial and public areas.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.