Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass Science track, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 2 | |||
3 | 1 | |||
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| 3 | ||
TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: course and course require “C” or better. ≥2.0 GPA. Serious consideration should be given to finding a turfgrass or golf course summer work experience job. Club involvement to improve networking and leadership skills should be considered. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 4 | |||
3 | ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | ||
3 | Social Sciences/Area E Elective | 3 | ||
3 | Open Elective - 1*** or 2*** | 3 | ||
STEM/Area D Elective | 3 | Open Elective - 1*** or 2*** | 3 | |
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TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 16 |
Milestones: course, course, course/ course, and course/ course require “C” or better. ≥2.0 GPA. You are now eligible to complete a for-credit internship. Consult with your advisor to determine which internship course and location is appropriate. Seek opportunities to network within the turfgrass or golf course industry. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year Summer
course - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
course - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | ||
3 | Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | ||
3 | Humanities/Area C Elective | 3 | ||
Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | 4 | ||
Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes course Health & Wellness | 1 | |
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 14 |
Milestones: course/ course and course/ course require "C" or better. ≥2.0 GPA. Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in your area of interest. Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking, and leadership skills. Attend Career Connections and research graduate schools.
Third Year Summer
course - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
course - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
Open Elective - 1*** or 2*** | 3 | Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | |
4 | Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | ||
1Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | Social Sciences/Area E Elective | 3 | |
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TOTAL | 13 | TOTAL | 12 |
Milestones: 1 If both the three and six-hour internships have been completed, students do not need to take Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** in the fall semester. ≥2.0 GPA. Club involvement to improve networking and leadership skills should be considered. Attend Career Connections and make final preparations for career employment or graduate school.