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Associate of Applied Science in Turfgrass Management North Carolina State University, USA

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Full Time

2 Year(s)

$ 17,584 (US$ 17,584) a year

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Course summary

This course is not transferable to the four-year agricultural program. Students who have an appreciation for working out-of-doors or for the challenge of creating and maintaining beautiful surroundings may be interested in a career in Turf grass Management. Turf grass managers establish and maintain grasses for functional (erosion control), recreational and ornamental purposes. They manage people and budgets and use their knowledge of plants and soils to produce high-quality, visually appealing turf grass areas. There are ample employment opportunities for well-trained managers in this industry.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school with at least a 2.0 GPA minimum grade point requirement will be waived for applicants 21 years and older and transfer students or those who have successfully passed the GED exam. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation and official high school or GED transcripts. SAT or ACT scores are not required. All international applicants must prove English proficiency. Admission will not be granted until English proficiency is met. An applicant may prove English proficiency by one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 on the Internet-based exam or 550 on the paper-based exam; International English Language Testing (IELTS) band score of 6.5; SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher; English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better from an accredited U.S. college or university; Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) score of 3 or higher; English Language Placement Test (ELPT) score of 965 or higher.

North Carolina State University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

North Carolina State University

Department name

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Crop Science

Venue / office name

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Crop Science

Address

POB 7620 Williams Hall NCSU
RALEIGH
North Carolina
27695

Venue description

The mission of the Crop Science Department at North Carolina State University is to conduct research on production and utilization of agronomic plants in an efficient and sustainable manner, educate students in the applied and basic sciences that relate to agronomic plants, and effectively disseminate agronomic information to our clients throughout the state, nation, and world.

Telephone number

+1 919 515 2647

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

NC State does not have a requirement for freshmen to live on campus, so deciding where the students will live is a big decision. University Housing has many options that will appeal to students. It offers 20 residence halls and three apartment complexes. The apartments and one residence hall require at least junior status. That means that there are nineteen residence halls for incoming freshmen to choose from. Apartments at NC State are more than buildings; they are living and learning communities. From state of the art data, telephone, and cable TV service, to a variety of floor plan layouts and furnishings, it can supply everything students need. Students can select one from the following Apartment complexes: E.S. King Village; Western Manor; Wolf Village. For more information about that particular community students can visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/housing/apartments/index.php . Residence Halls: From state of the art data, telephone and cable TV service, to a variety of dining options, it can supply everything students need. It has three different layouts to residence halls. Traditional corridor style living has rooms that open into an interior hallway with shared bathroom facilities on each floor. Suite style living combines 4 or 5 rooms on a short hallway that shares bathroom facilities. The breezeway style has rooms that open onto an exterior breezeway with bathrooms in each room. Housing facilities are located in three areas of campus: East, West, and Central. For more information about that particular hall students can visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/housing/halls/index.php . All of these residence halls are air-conditioned. Smoking is not permitted in any residence hall. Some halls are designated as alcohol-free, while in others alcohol is only allowed if both residents are of legal age to consume alcohol. There are severe penalties for any underage resident found with alcohol and for any resident who supplies alcohol to an underage resident.

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