Certificate program approved for listing on the MSU transcript

Off-campus: Traverse City, MI

Bring together the world-acclaimed expertise of Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the "close to home" convenience of an outstanding community college ­ Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. The Applied Plant Science program prepares graduates for a wide range of employment and career choices. Each student receives personal, one-on-one help selecting her/his program of study (including workplace internship) with degree and certificate options in: Commercial Horticulture Operations, Landscape and Nursery, or Commercial Turfgrass Operations. Courses are scheduled during evenings and some weekends convenient for many working adult learners. Need-based tuition assistance is available. The Commercial Turf Operations option offers a large number of opportunities for employment and career advancement in the "green" industry including commercial turf care, resort properties, grounds management, golf and winter sports facilities, and other related fields.

For the official program description, visit the Institute of Agricultural Technology section of Academic Programs.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Applied Plant Science-Commercial Turfgrass program site.

Fall or Spring Semester

Individuals interested in the green industries.

For specific program requirements, visit the Institute of Agricultural Technology section of Academic Programs.

To apply for this program, contact Institute of Agricultural Technology or visit the program site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

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Mr. L. Andy Norman
NMC-MSU Applied Plant Science Program Coordinator
MSU NORTH
2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 100
Traverse City, MI 49686-8895
1-877-MSU-NORTH (1-877-678-6678)
fax: 231/929-0454
Email: msunorth@pilot.msu.edu

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