Turfgrass and Golf Course Management, A.A.S.

Semester I

• HALT 1301 - Principles of Horticulture *** or AGRI 1315 Principles of Horticulture  ***
• HALT 1324 - Turfgrass Science and Management
• HALT 1331 - Woody Plant Materials
• ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications

Semester II

• HALT 1303 - Herbaceous Plants
• HALT 1333 - Landscape Irrigation
• HALT 2318 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
• Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core  

Semester III

• BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management or POFT 1321 Business Math  
• HALT 1338 - Irrigation Water Management and Conservation

Semester IV

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I
• HALT 1345 - Golf/Sports Field/Park Management
• HALT 1346 - Specialized Turfgrass Management
• Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core   

Semester V

• Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core   
• Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core  
• HALT 2312 - Turfgrass Maintenance
• HALT 1319 - Landscape Construction or HALT 1322 Landscape Design  

Semester VI

• HALT 2323 - Horticultural Pest Control
• HALT 2383 - Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management *

Additional Program Information

The degree and certificate program qualifies the graduate as a turfgrass manager or turfgrass specialist. Employment for graduating students of this program may be available at golf courses, turf farms, parks or recreational facilities. Positions include but are not limited to superintendents of golf courses, or sales representatives of seed or agricultural supply companies.

Advisory Committee
Bruce Burger, The Quarry Golf Club
Carlos Cantu, Jr., Cantu Contracting
Dean Gary, Biz-zz Bee Farms
Romell Henze, Magic Gardens
M. Scott Kelley, Mortellaros Nursery
William Odam, San Antonio ISD
Brad Phillips, Brickman Group
David Rodriguez, Texas Agrilife Extension Service
Richard Thompson, Thompson Landscaping
Charles Wagmiller, Hyatt Hill Country Resort