Turf Management Degree

The turf management program at Delaware Technical and Community College – Terry primes students for groundskeeping and turf care at golf courses or sports fields, as well as management positions for field personnel. While focus is primarily on turfgrasses and groundcovering plants, the program also features management, production, and sales and service. Program courses include: plant sciences, genetics, use analysis, turf management, and related economics. Get more details below including other Delaware colleges that offer turf management degrees.

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Delaware Technical and Community College – Terry

100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE

Delaware Technical Community College was founded in 1967 by Dr. Paul K. Weatherly. The school is Delaware's community college system, and was formed with the approval of the Delaware General Assembly. The school currently operates four campuses which were added between 1972 and 1974. The school is an open-admission two year institution committed to the success of residents of Delaware. The school is fully accredited by the Commission of Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The campus in Delaware's capital city of Dover is known as the Terry Campus, named after late Governor Charles L. Terry. The school is located in the northern part of Dover and serves Kent County, a predominantly rural area. The campus also offers full service athletic facilities for interested students.

Academics

Delaware Technical Community College offers a number of programs that provide students with technical and career training or academic advancement. Technical and career training provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Academic programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost, allowing for transfer to a four year institution upon completion. Delaware Tech has agreements in place with over 60 colleges, assisting in the transfer process assuming certain requirements are met.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Paralegal Studies
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open-enrollment institution, Delaware Technical Community College allows students to enroll as long as they complete the application process. As a large college, it is advisable for students to enroll early in order to register for desired classes. Students should meet with an advisor in order to discuss and plan their education. Students must also take a placement exam and provide proof of residency in Delaware. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Eligibility and awards are determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted as early as possible.

Athletics

Athletic programs are offered at all campuses in the Delaware Technical Community College System. These program provide a healthy competitive atmosphere in a structured environment. Athletic programs also assist in the development of important skills. These skills include teamwork, discipline, and good health. Each campus offers its own programs.

Dover campus:

• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Description

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).