Online Programs
Penn State Online degrees and certificates are similar to those earned on campus and taught by many of the same respected faculty. The convenient online format allows students to balance work and family responsibilities while pursuing the education to advance their careers.
Master of Professional Studies in Turfgrass Management
Designed and taught by Penn State's renowned turfgrass faculty, as well as faculty from other disciplines, the Master of Professional Studies in Turfgrass Management (MPS-TM) is ideal for individuals who want to hone their turfgrass technology skills or, for those who already have a solid understanding of turf, this degree can provide the business and project management skills to round out career development.
Bachelor Science of Turfgrass Science
This program's 86 major credits cover a wide range of topics essential to contemporary turfgrass management. In addition to covering pesticides, weed control, morphology, entomology, pathology, edaphology, and cultural systems, the program is designed to sharpen your skills in such areas as business management, speech communications, and organic chemistry.
Turfgrass Management, Advanced Certificate
Enrolling in Penn State's online advanced
certificate in turfgrass management program is a great way to take your
career to the next level — in any turfgrass-related field. This
30-credit certificate program is a comprehensive course of study that
builds upon the basic turfgrass management certificate program. It's
ideal for those who already have a bachelor's degree in another field
and for those who are working toward a bachelor's degree in turfgrass.
Turfgrass Management, Basic Certificate
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.
For more information on the World Campus Turfgrass Programs, please contact:
Andrew McNitt, Ph.D.
Professor, Soil/Turfgrass Science
445 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: asm4@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-1368
