Golf Course Maintenance

Certificate in Applied Science

23 Credit Hours

The Golf Course Maintenance certificate program provides short-term training for individuals employed in golf course maintenance and those wishing to enter the field. The program is structured so that novice students can develop basic skills, and those individuals currently employed at golf courses can upgrade their skills through formal course work combined with on-the-job training. This on-the-job training consists of supervised work experience in which students are placed at a golf course for hands-on practice with chemical and fertilizer application equipment as well as training in routine maintenance practices. Students must see the Horticulture faculty for more information.

Major Requirements

CWE 112	Cooperative Work Experience	2
Lec: 0 Lab: 10 Credit:2 First experience cooperative work experience for 2 credits. Contact your academic advisor to discuss prerequisites and approvals.Learn More

HRT 110	Plant Form and Function	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of morphology, anatomy and physiology of higher plants. Emphasis is on plant structure, functions of plant parts, plant processes, plant growth and development, and plant inheritance.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 into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.