SPORTS TURF, LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
Turn your love of the outdoors into a career where you can work with golf courses, sports fields and landscaping businesses.
AT THE RIVER, YOU WILL…
- Learn in the middle of one of the country’s fastest-growing areas for housing and golf course developments–creating opportunities to work for growing landscape companies and world-class golf facilities.
- Study under experienced professors and instructors who are excited to share their industry knowledge with you.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
- Associate in Science in Sports Turf, Landscape and Horticulture Science
- Landscape and Horticulture Specialist
- Landscape and Horticulture Professional
- Landscape and Horticulture Technician
Associate in Science in Sports Turf, Landscape and Horticulture Science
Associate Degree
Start a new career or learn advanced skills in sports turf and landscape management with our associate’s degree program. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need with courses in soils and fertilizers, pest management, turfgrass science and more.
You can also choose to take specialized courses in golf course design, landscape design and installation, and the care and maintenance of turf and ornamental plants.
Landscape and Horticulture Specialist
Technical Certificate
Learn about the basics of horticulture management with the landscape and horticulture specialist certificate. Take courses in horticulture fundamentals, landscape design and plant identification.
Landscape and Horticulture Professional
Technical Certificate
Get a deeper understanding of the horticultural practices that help landscapes thrive. Learn about horticultural practices, soil properties, fertility management and its environmental impacts, and insect and disease identification and management, as well as basic business skills.
Landscape and Horticulture Technician
Technical Certificate
Advance your knowledge in common horticultural practices and learn about the fundamentals of business in our landscape and horticulture technician program. You can also take specialized courses in retail nursery operations, landscape maintenance and landscape design.
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Carlos Arraya
CGCS, GM/CEO
Bellerive Country Club, ST. Louis, Missouri
“My career started at ͷ,
where I studied turf management. Many of you
looking for a career path should investigate all
of the offerings ͷ has
to offer. At ͷ, you have
dedicated faculty, great opportunities to learn,
and hands-on programming. The other thing you
have is tremendous alumni, including myself, who
have track records in the industry. I encourage
you to contact the faculty to learn more and truly
take an opportunity to launch your career in the
golf industry.”
Ryan Mckuhen
President
Blade Runner Farms, Myakka City, FL
“The Turf, Landscape, and Golf Course Operations program at ͷ has truly become a cornerstone the Green Industry in Florida can be proud of. Under the leadership of Director Mike Platt, and with the foundational efforts of former professor Dr. Ann McMullian, the program has evolved into a model of excellence that continues to shape and elevate careers across our industry.
For me personally, pairing this program with my early turfgrass and horticulture curriculum at South Fork High School was pivotal in steering my career path. The education, insight, and mentorship I received at ͷ provided not only the technical knowledge I needed but also the confidence and direction to pursue opportunities across multiple sectors of turfgrass management. Years later, I was honored to return as an Adjunct Professor, a full-circle experience that allowed me to give back to the very program that helped launch my career.
What sets this program apart is its alignment with Florida’s unique concentration of golf, landscape, and sports turf industries. As a hub for turfgrass innovation, Florida offers unparalleled opportunities, and ͷ is perfectly positioned to connect students with those real-world experiences. I’ve seen firsthand how many graduates have advanced to lead golf course operations, manage landscape firms, oversee sports turf facilities, and excel in integrated pest management.
ͷ has built more than a curriculum—it has created a pipeline of highly skilled professionals who are shaping the future of turf, landscape, and golf in Florida and beyond. I am proud to be one of them, and confident the program will continue transforming lives and strengthening our industry for years to come.”
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
For more information about our turf, landscape and horticulture science programs, contact us or request more information to talk to one of our admissions counselors.
NEXT STEPS
APPLY TO THE RIVER
Discover what’s possible at ͷ. When you’re ready, our simple application process is here to help you take the next step.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
VISIT CAMPUS
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
