University of Nebraska Distance Education Program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, together with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), have created a distance education program designed to enable golf course superintendents anywhere in the world to achieve graduate-level training or complete a master’s degree.
For superintendents who have attained a bachelor's degree, there are two options, each with a concentration in turfgrass management:
Master of Agriculture program
M.S. in Agronomy program
For more information on this unique educational opportunity, please contact Cathy Dickinson, Project Assistant, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, UNL.
National Institute of Golf Management
The NIGM is a dynamic program designed for golf course owners, general managers, golf course superintendents, golf professionals and others in the golf industry to network, idea-share and receive education on various topics that will enable you to become a better manager for the golf business, your staff and yourself.
The curriculum revolves around four major topics: Management and Leadership; Managing, Measuring and Improving Your Business; Understanding, Defining and Creating Your Competitive Advantage; and Driving Rounds and Revenue.
The NIGM is held at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dates for the 2009 Institute are March 22 - 26, 2009. Successful completion of the program will earn GCSAA education points. For more information, contact Sarah Clopton, GCSAA Sr. Manager, Curriculum and Credentialing at 800-472-7878, ext. 3605.
National Seminars Group
GCSAA has a partnership with Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center and National Seminars Group to bring a wealth of seminars to you for discounted rates. Through this agreement you will benefit by:
· Receiving a 25% discount to all GCSAA members for public seminar registrations through RUCEC. This discount will be extended to the member’s entire golf facility.
· Receiving a 10% discount on resources (books, videos, audiocassettes and CD’s) over $100 to all GCSAA members. This discount will be extended to the member’s entire golf facility.
University of Georgia - Principles of Turfgrass Management
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education offers many educational opportunities for continuing education. Their programs include:
Successful graduates of the program earn CEUs from the University of Georgia as well as education points from GCSAA. Warm-season and cool-season turf are covered.
Penn State University – World Campus
Penn State University’s World Campus offers various educational opportunities for continuing education and formal degree programs online. Regardless of what type of education program you are looking for, Penn State can meet your needs. Their programs include:
Contact information:
Penn State World Campus
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 800-252-3592 (toll free within the United States)
814-865-5403 (local and international)
Fax: 814-865-3290
For questions or more information on any of these programs, please contact Sarah Clopton, GCSAA Sr. Manager, Curriculum and Credentialing at 800-472-7878, ext. 3605. |