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Horticulture Turfgrass Management
The Horticulture Turfgrass Management program prepares students for employment opportunities within the turfgrass management industry. Students learn basic theory in the classroom and apply that theory in outdoor laboratories. The program has a variety of outdoor facilities and equipment to support student learning in the “hands-on” labs. Graduates of the program will demonstrate specific knowledge and proficiency in soil fertility, turfgrass management, irrigation, landscape plants, landscape construction, pruning, garden flowers, plant disease and insect control, horticultural mechanics, lawn care and golf industries, and horticultural business management. The student will complete an internship with a turfgrass operations company during the sophomore year. Students may attend full-time or part-time. Graduates of the program either enter directly into the Horticulture industry or transfer to a four-year university to continue studies.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities at ICC besides going to class. The Horticulture Club sponsors a variety of trips and social functions each year. Students may participate in the Illinois Nurserymen’s Association Apprenticeship Program, the Pro-Hort Seminars, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Student Career Days held each spring. In addition, students assist in hosting the College’s Landscape & Garden Day held each fall at the Land Lab.
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Accreditation:
National accreditation by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 62
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS ** | 3 | |
| AGRI 112 | BASIC SOILS | 4 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 113 | PRINCIPLES OF SOIL FERTILITY | 3 |
| HORT 110 | INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL PLANTS | 4 |
| HORT 114 | INTRODUCTION TO TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HORT 124 | LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| HORT 126 | LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HORT 130 | WOODY PLANT ID | 3 |
| HORT 132 | PLANT PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HORT 213 | LANDSCAPE LAYOUT AND DESIGN | 3 |
| HORT 214 | HORTICULTURAL MECHANICS | 3 |
| HORT 216 | IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 2 |
| HORT 218 | LANDSCAPE ESTIMATION AND CONTRACTS | 2 |
| HORT 226 | OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP AND SEMINAR | 3 |
| HORT 229 | HORTICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HORT 235 | ADVANCED TURF MANAGEMENT I | 2 |
| HORT 246 | ADVANCED TURF MANAGEMENT II | 3 |
* See specific requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** AGBUS 118; MATH 106, MATH 110 or higher, except for the following: 230, 250
Career Opportunities
With this degree, you may find employment in:
- Turf management firms
- Parks
- Businesses and corporations
- Lawn care firms
- Outdoor sports arenas
- Golf courses
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; Mathematics; AGRI 112; HORT 110; HORT114 |
| Spring Semester 1 | Communication; AGRI 113; HORT 124; HORT 126; HORT 235 |
| Summer Semester | HORT 132; HORT 246 |
| Fall Semester 2 | Humanities; Social Science; HORT 130; HORT 213; HORT 214 |
| Spring Semester 2 | HORT 216; HORT 218; HORT 226; HORT 229 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building
Room 118
(309) 694-8446
Illinois Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource
Career Pathway:
Plant Systems
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Mathematics | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Grounds Maintenance Workers
| Student Information Turfgrass Operations
(28-30 credit hours) None Pesticide Applicator, Lawn Care Technician, Tree Trimmer & Pruner, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Cemetery Manager
$10-15/hr
Turfgrass Management(62 credit hours) Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician Grounds Maintenance Estimator, Lawn Care Technician, Irrigation Specialist, Golf Course Superintendent, Sports Field Manager, Sod Farm Manager, Grounds Maintenance Worker$10-40/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Plant Systems
ICC Pathway: Horticulture – Turfgrass
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors.GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Related Programs
Horticulture Landscape Management
Horticulture – Landscaping certificate
Horticulture – Turfgrass Operations certificate
Accreditation
National accreditation by the National Associate of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
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