INDUSTRY EDUCATION
College and University Turfgrass Programs
EDITOR ’ S NOTE : The following is next in our series delving into colleges and universities that offer programs devoted to turfgrass management , turfgrass science , and related disciplines . We will profile various colleges and universities through conversations with key players at major institutions , as we discuss their programs and provide insight into the industry education that is available to the next generation of sports field managers .
In this issue of SportsField Management , we examine the turfgrass programs at Delaware Valley University and North Carolina State University .
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY Located in Doylestown , Pa ., Delaware Valley University is known for its innovative use of experiential learning . That approach began in 1896 , when scholar , educator and activist Joseph Krauskopf founded the National Farm School based on the idea of “ science with practice ,” the combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience . Today , as Delaware Valley University , the institution offers 28 undergraduate majors in the natural and agricultural sciences , business , and humanities ; more than seven master ’ s degrees ; and a doctoral degree .
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