INDUSTRY EDUCATION
College and University Turfgrass Programs
Brigham Young University
The Plant & Landscape Systems program at Brigham Young University ( BYU ) is one of the top landscaperelated degrees available and is accredited by the National Association of Landscape Professionals ( NALP ). “ We also offer a minor in Business Management or Environmental Science ,” said Bryan Hopkins , Ph . D ., professor of Plant & Wildlife Sciences at BYU . “ Students take a wide variety of landscape management classes , including turfgrass management , soil science , urban soil and water management . They also take multiple pest management classes , among others .”
Students gain hands-on experience through BYU Grounds , internships and extracurricular activities . Networking is an important focus in the program and students meet top professionals at career fairs and national events .
The Landscape Management Club , National Collegiate Landscape Competition and many shared classes connect students with each other and their professors in a powerful way . Upon graduating , students are ready for the best employment positions and graduate programs with the skills needed to appreciate , create and manage beautiful landscapes .
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