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Turfgrass
Online Degree and Certificate Programs

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Convenient classes delivered online allow you to balance course work with your career.

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A Leader in Turfgrass Education

Penn State's turfgrass science program is widely regarded as the foremost program of its kind. We were the first university to offer a two-year turfgrass management program tailored for golf course superintendents, the first to offer a turfgrass science major, and the only institution in the country to offer a master’s degree in turfgrass management. Our portfolio of turfgrass programs allows you to earn nationally recognized credentials fully online. 

Multiple Credentials for Faster and Better ROI

For those working in golf course maintenance, professional lawn care, grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, or turfgrass research, our turfgrass management programs offer multiple credentials that can help you excel in your career. Our undergraduate certificate in basic turfgrass management and undergraduate certificate in advanced turfgrass management are integrated into our associate and bachelor’s degree programs, allowing you to earn multiple credentials more efficiently and affordably than pursuing them separately.

Penn State’s turfgrass management curriculum is rooted in evidence-based practices influenced by current research in soil fertility, weed management, and integrated pest management. Turfgrass professionals can learn by building on foundational concepts and applying their new knowledge to real-world conditions and practices.

Regardless of the program chosen, our turfgrass management programs emphasize:

  • gaining foundational knowledge in turfgrass management, including maintenance practices, soil science, plant science, horticultural processes, and pest management methods
  • learning the fundamental operations in turfgrass management of golf courses, athletic fields, sports turf, parks, and more
  • refining skills in turfgrass technology, business, and project management
  • implementing turfgrass projects, communicating effectively, conducting training, and managing finances
close-up of a golf ball on a tee surrounded by green grass
Monty Elam on a golf course, standing next to flag that is in a hole.
I can't say enough about how much I have learned. I am able to discuss subjects at hand with my boss and other professionals in the field with greater confidence and understanding.
— Doug King, Undergraduate Certificate in Turfgrass Management, Advanced