What Can I Do With a Major In Turfgrass Science and Management?
Turfgrass Science and Management combines the study of grasses, soils, water, and pests. Turfgrass managers are involved with the production and maintenance of grasses for recreational, aesthetic and environemental uses.
Areas of Focus
Golf Course & Turf Management, Athletic Fields, Parks, and other Recreational Areas
Career Titles
Golf Course Superintendent
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Sports Turf and Commercial Grounds Manager
Proprietor of Sod and Turf
Territory Manager/Irrigation Specialist
Irrigation Technician
Landscape Manager
Park Supervisor
Sod Grower
Lawn Service Provider
Irrigation and Product Suppliers
Golf Course Designer
Coordinator of Athletic Fields/Facilities
Manger of Recreational Parks, Lakes, and General Recreational Areas
Teaching Professional
Parks Director
Recreation Director
Resort Manager
Career Related Websites
American Society of landscape Architects
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences