Turfgrass Management

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Integrated Plant Sciences Program

A great day on the field starts with the grass under your feet! Learn how to maintain healthy turfgrass systems through plant breeding, soil fertility, entomology, and more. 

Campuses:

  • Pullman

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's

Highlights

  • Hands-on experience at Palouse Ridge Golf Course, a PGA-certified 18-hole championship golfing facility in Pullman 
  • The Grass Breeding and Ecology Farm research site near Pullman, where researchers use seed stocks maintained by the US Department of Agriculture to develop new varieties of turfgrass 
  • Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty 
  • Blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field experience 

Career

With a Turfgrass Management degree, you can work in: 

  • Lawn care, sod production and grounds maintenance  
  • Sports facilities and golf courses
  • Irrigation, technical sales and consulting 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Integrated Plant Sciences

  • Pullman

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