Turfgrass management is an in-demand skill. Our program provides the opportunity for
great professional connections, nationwide internships, and work-based learning. Graduates
can pursue employment in various positions across the Green Industry: public and private
golf courses, city recreational facilities, professional sports centers, commercial
complexes, and high-end residential landscapes . Explore a career in turfgrass management.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
ITEM |
IN-STATE COST |
OUT-OF-STATE COST |
Tuition* |
$5,548.00-5,776.00 |
$19,564.00-20,368.00 |
Student Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
$175.00 |
Technology Fee |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
General Education Course fees |
$0-100.00 |
$0-100.00 |
Additional Program fees |
$0-60.00 |
$0-60.00 |
Program Travel fee (optional) |
$0-1,000.00 |
$0-1,000.00 |
Textbooks |
$650.00-900.00 |
$650.00-900.00 |
Supplies |
$120.00 |
$120.00 |
*Program credit hours: 73-76 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Tuition is based on concentration selected.
Cost of Attendance
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity
to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you
through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education
more accessible.
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- Test Score/Class Requirements
- Use of computers is integral to this program. Some classes will be offered in a hybrid
or online format.
- Students must complete or place into:
- ENG 111
- MAT 110 or Higher
- Work-Based Learning
- Students are required to participate in 2 semesters of on-campus field experience
in the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. Students are expected to log approximately
160 contact hours during the semester.
- In your final semester, students are required to complete a paid internship. Expenses
incurred for room and board are the responsibility of the student.
- Summer Field Trip – Additional expenses required
- Optional Travel:
- International Plant Propagation Society Meeting – Southern Region – participation
will require additional funds
- National Collegiate Landscape Competition – participation will require additional
funds
* This program is not financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
First Semester (Fall) |
ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
LSG-111 |
Basic Landscape Technique |
2 |
0 |
2 |
LSG-121 |
Fall Gardening Lab |
0 |
6 |
2 |
MAT*** |
MAT-110 or higher |
2-3 |
2 |
3-4 |
|
Credit Hours |
4-5 |
10 |
8-9 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
HOR-166 |
Soils & Fertilizers |
2 |
2 |
3 |
TRF-110 |
Intro Turfgrass Cult & ID |
3 |
2 |
4 |
|
Credit Hours |
5 |
4 |
7 |
Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
15 |
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