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‘ spread their wings ’ and get out of their comfort zone ,” said Rogers . “ BS students can perform multiple internships .”
According to MSU , its students have interned with the Detroit Lions , Detroit Tigers , Lansing Lugnuts , West Michigan Whitecaps , Baltimore Orioles , Boston Red Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , Texas Rangers , Baltimore Ravens , Green Bay Packers and more . Rogers added that several MSU students have also interned at thoroughbred horseracing turf tracks .
According to Rogers , students are also encouraged to work for faculty conducting research , and there is a 56- acre fully irrigated research farm — Hancock Turfgrass Research Center — at the south end of the MSU campus . “ Started in 1980 , it has been a hub of activity for decades , with scores of projects from researchers and students alike ,” said Rogers .
In addition , the MSU Turf club has been active since 1970 . The club is for all turf students and participates in social events on campus , such as the homecoming parade and other activities . “ The club raises funds annually to attend SFMA and GCSAA conferences , and participates in respective student quiz bowl challenges ,” Rogers added .
According to Rogers , most MSU Turfgrass students come into the program after having worked at a golf course or sports facility . With more than 800 golf courses in the state of Michigan , there are ample opportunities for work experience before entering the program . “ Beginning in summer / fall 2024 , all 2-year students will pay the freshman-level tuition for classes , regardless of residency ,” Rogers noted . “ This is significant , as prior out of state tuition was 2.5 times that of in-state tuition .”
For more information about the MSU BS Turfgrass Management concentration , visit https :// www . canr . msu . edu / psm / degree _ cerficate _ programs / undergraduate _ programs / turfgrass _ management
For more information about the 2-year Sports and Commercial Turf Management certificate program , visit https :// www . canr . msu . edu / iat / sports _ commercial _ turf _ management
And for more information about the 2-year certificate program in Turfgrass Management with a Golf Course emphasis , visit https :// www . canr . msu . edu / iat / turfgrass _ management _ golf _ course SFM sportsfieldmanagementonline . com February 2024 | SportsField Management
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