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Sports Turf Technician Certificate

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Program Description

Weatherford College's Associate of Applied Science in Golf and Sports Turf Management prepares students for successful careers in the specialized field of turf management. This comprehensive program combines hands-on technical training with foundational business principles, equipping graduates with the expertise to maintain pristine playing surfaces for golf courses, sports fields, and recreational facilities.

The program features two stackable Level 1 Certificate pathways-Golf Turf Maintenance Technician and Sports Turf Technician-allowing students to gain valuable credentials while progressing toward their AAS degree. Students develop proficiency in irrigation systems, pest management, equipment operation, soil science, and sustainable turf practices through practical field experiences and industry-relevant coursework.

Graduates emerge ready for immediate employment as assistant superintendents, sports field managers, and turf specialists in a growing industry that values technical skill and environmental stewardship.

Degree

Certificate Level 1

CIP Code

01.0607

Program Requirements

First Semester

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

AGRI 1415

Horticulture

4

HALT 1305

Horticulture Soils

3

HALT 1324

Turfgrass Science and Management

3

HALT 1327

Horticultural Equipment Management

3

HALT 2323

Horticulture Pest Control I

3

Sub-Total Credits

16

Second Semester

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

HALT 1333

Landscape Irrigation and Drainage

3

HALT 1345

Golf/Sportsfield/Park Management

3

HALT 2312

Turfgrass Maintenance

3

HALT 2418

Soil Fertility & Fertilizers

4

Sub-Total Credits

13

Third Semester (Summer)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

HALT 1282

Cooperative Education - Turf and Turfgrass Management

2

Sub-Total Credits

2

TOTAL CREDITS

31