On-Campus
Program
12 - 13 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$410 Per Credit Hour
Free Books
for All Students
Whether your interest is specializing in turf grass for athletic facilities or designing landscapes and outdoor spaces, EKU’s Certificate in Turfgrass and Landscape Horticulture can be used to enhance technical competencies for those working in, or wishing to join, the turfgrass and landscape industry. Our program combines the science of plants and cultivars with experience working in the university‘s turf plots and a foundation in business operations and management. Individuals pursuing a degree in landscape management, landscape construction, parks and recreation, and physical education/sports development can earn this certificate in conjunction with their degree to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
Overall employment of grounds maintenance workers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Around 170,300 openings for grounds workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
During the same period, about 1,800 openings for landscape architects are projected each year, on average. However, employment of landscape architects is estimated to show little or no change.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn essential skills for today’s turfgrass and landscape careers. Our programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as plant science, drone operation, principles of soils, agricultural economics, agribusiness, renewable energy systems, ecology, conservation, biology, chemistry, computer systems and applications, pest management, soil management, turf grass management, irrigation systems and horticultural equipment, plant identification, and landscape management.
EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345
A.B. Carter Building
Room 2
4400 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-2228
Fax: 859-622-6676
agriculture@eku.edu
