Turf Management Degree

The turf management program at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 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 Ohio colleges that offer turf management degrees.

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Northern)

525 S. Main St, Ada, OH

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public post-secondary institution that serves as a regional campus, a technical school and a community college. As a constituent campus of the Ohio State University, this school offers initial credits for any of the OSU’s 127 majors and it employs an open admission policy. ATI is the only OSU campus that provides Associate of Applied Science degrees designed to cultivate students’ technical skills.

This school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).The central campus situated in 1328 Dover Road Wooster, Ohio 44691-4000 is a home to the following facilities: Grace L. Drake Agricultural Laboratory, Beef and Dairy Facility, Equine Center, Land Laboratory and the Hawk’s Nest Golf Course. Aside from these facilities, variety of services is available for the students including Career Services, Counseling Services, Learning Assistance and Program Excel. 

ATI values lifelong learning as it provides accessible and high quality education through its general and technical courses, continuing education and workforce development programs, and transfer programs. At the core of its academic programs is hands-on practical learning experience that enhances critical thinking, leadership and problem solving abilities of the students.Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through off campus internships and on campus practicum.

ATIis highly regarded for its associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs in the field of agriculture, horticulture, environmental sciences, business, and engineering technology, and certain specialty areas. These programs are aimed at equipping the students with the technical competency to succeed in their chosen career and become productive citizens.

Future Student's Guide http://ati.osu.edu/futurestudents

Academic Majors http://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/academics/majors

Students Enrolled in the Turf Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).