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Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science

Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science

Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science majors learn to design, build, and manage beautiful and functional landscapes using science-based practices that contribute to environmental sustainability. Students choose a concentration area that best meets their chosen career path.  Students in the Landscape Design concentration learn principles related to the design, installation, and maintenance of different types of landscapes in the public and private sectors. Students working in Turfgrass Management concentration learn principles related to the care and management of lawns, landscapes, golf courses, and athletic fields.