The Leader in Turfgrass Education
Penn State launched one of the very first turfgrass programs in 1929 and was the first university to offer a two-year program for golf course superintendents and a turfgrass science major. Today, the robust and renowned Penn State turfgrass portfolio is available online through Penn State World Campus. No matter where you are in your turfgrass career, we have a program to help you move to the next level, by boosting your skills in areas including:
- groundskeeping
- horticulture
- equipment care and operation
- pesticide application
Multiple Credentials for Faster and Better ROI
Our undergraduate turfgrass certificates are embedded into the associate and bachelor’s degree programs, which allows you to earn multiple credentials in less time and with less expense than earning them separately.
Pick your path.
- Begin in a bachelor’s program and add one or more skill-based certificates along the way.
- Start with a certificate and potentially step up to a degree using our accelerated admission option.
Influential Faculty
Penn State's turfgrass science program is widely regarded as the foremost program of its kind in the world. Our faculty have strong connections with institutional organizations, including the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA), the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), and Golf Course Industry (GCI).