Program Information
Anoka Technical College Turf and Golf Course Technician diploma is a 45-credit program that is completely online. This online program helps individuals understand the importance of caring for natural and artificial turfs by mowing, watering, fertilizing, and aerating the turf regularly. The Turf and Golf Course Technician program prepares students to work in several different areas including, but not limited to athletic fields, golf courses, and parks.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with others in situations requiring teamwork, leadership, and negotiations.
- Integrate sustainable golf course grounds management cultural practices with conventional cultural practices.
- Apply technical and theoretical skills and knowledge to golf course situations.
- Anticipate biological issues within field-related situations and conditions.
- Research, organize, and interpret information from various technical sources.
Industry and Career Outlook
The Turf and Golf Course profession works to achieve a pleasant and functional outdoor environment for many places, such as golf courses or athletic fields. Some of these jobs are seasonal and are mainly available in spring, summer, and fall. This work can be repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January**
**Students who start in the spring will need more time to complete this program.
Limited first semester technical courses are offered in the spring semester.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty Contact
Travis Gienger: 763-576-4199
Marlin Murphy: 763-576-4168
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
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