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Football and baseball fields. Golf courses. Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. Do any of these spark your interest? If so, our turfgrass science program might be for you. If you're interested in providing the turf that serves all recreation facilities, we can help you be on your way. We want you to discover the real you as you prepare yourself to enter a successful career in turfgrass science. Why not make a living out of doing what you love? Here's your chance to turn your interests into a career. Be surrounded by the world of sports. Work outdoors, study science. This is the real world. It's not too good to be true. Our classes revolve around what professionals say you'll need to succeed on the job. You'll work with a golf course superintendent to design part of a golf course. You'll intern in the industry. You'll become the expert. Click on Programs to check out the specific requirements for associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees. Some of the course requirements include Turfgrass Management and Science, Turfgrass and Ornamental Insects, Turfgrass Diseases, Urban and Sports Turf Soils and Historical Perspectives on Golf Course Design and Management. At least one internship experience is required for graduation. Visit the Courses page to browse potential Ohio State courses. The turfgrass industry is growing exponentially, offering graduates more and more career opportunities. Primary positions include golf course superintendents and assistants, athletic field manager, grounds maintenance managers, lawn care operators, and sod producers. Visit the Awesome Plant Science Careers resource to read about Ohio State graduates working in the turf industries. Future OSU students may want to browse our FAQ's to learn more about the Ohio State campus opportunities and experiences. Visit cfaes.osu.edu to learn more about the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. |
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