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Last Updated:

12/04/05

Golf Course Management, Degree

Institutionally Developed by Augusta Technical College

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

GCN3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

GCN3-02-04

Program Numbering

GCN3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

GCN3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

 

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: GCN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the  FORMTEXT Golf Course Management, Level program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a FORMTEXT Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated FORMTEXT Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Golf Course Management, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Golf Course Management, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Golf Course Management, Degree program are:

a.       Attainment of 16 years or more of age;

b.      Documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.       Achievement of minimum regular admission score on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.      Completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Golf Course Management program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.       Regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited degree granting institution; and

b.      Proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: FORMTEXT GCN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the FORMTEXT Golf Course Management FORMTEXT Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Golf Course Management, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Golf Course Management, Degree program are:

a.       Attainment of 16 years or more of age;

b.      Achievement of minimum regular admission score on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c.       Completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Golf Course Management, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:   FORMTEXT GCN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of GCN3 and a CIP Code of 01.0607 are applied to the Golf Course Management, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code GCN3 and CIP Code 01.0607  to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: GCN3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Golf Course Management, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code GCN3 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Golf Course Management, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of GCN3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Golf Course Management

Golf Course Management, Degree

Program Description

The Golf Course Management, Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for varied careers in the golf industry.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes the combination of managerial theory and practical application necessary for successful employment in the three general industry fields of Golf Operations Management, Turfgrass Management, and Non-traditional Golf Outlet Operations.  Program graduates receive a Golf Course Management degree which qualifies them as assistants in any of the three listed fields.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

ENG 191

 

Composition and Rhetoric I

[P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098

 

5

0

0

5

5

 

ECO 193

 

Macroeconomics

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

OR

 

ECO 192

 

Microeconomics

[P] Program admission

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

 

HUM 191

 

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 191 with C or better

 

5

0

0

5

5

 

PSY 191

 

Introduction to Psychology

[P] Program Admissions

5

0

0

5

5

 

MAT 191

 

College Algebra

[P] Program admission level math achievement

 

5

0

0

5

5

 

SPC 191

 

Fundamentals of Speech

[P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098

 

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

 

ACC 101

 

Principles of Accounting I

[P] Program Admissions

4

4

0

8

6

 

EHO 100

 

Horticulture Science

[P] Provisional Admissions

5

0

0

5

5

 

EHO 108

 

Pest Control

[P] Provisional Admissions

5

0

0

5

5

 

MKT 100

 

Introduction to Marketing

[P] Provisional Admissions

5

0

0

5

5

 

MKT 106

 

Fundamentals of Selling

[P] Provisional Admission

5

0

0

5

5

 

SCT 100

 

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional Admissions

1

4

0

5

3

 

GCM 100

 

Swing Dynamics

[P] GCM 201

5

0

0

5

5

 

GCM 201

 

Fundamentals of Golf, Rules, History, and Culture

[P] Program Admissions

4

0

0

4

4

 

GCM 203

 

Merchandising/Golf Shop Operations

[P]

3

0

0

3

3

 

GCM 204

 

Tournament Operations

[P] GCM 201

5

0

0

5

5

 

GCM 205

 

Club Repair/Club Fitting

[P] Mat 103

3

2

0

5

4

 

GCM 206

 

Cart Fleet Management

[P] GCM 205

4

0

0

4

4

 

GCM 211

 

Turf Management

[P] EHO 100

4

0

0

4

4

 

GCM 212

 

Golf Course Maintenance

[P] GCM 211

4

0

0

4

4

Course Code

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX xxx

Elective(s)

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

6

Program Final Exit Point

Golf Course Management, Degree

98  minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation 

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Golf Course Management, Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

(additional information, if needed)

APPENDIX B

General Information

 FORMTEXT Golf Course Management,  FORMTEXT Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Golf Course Management, Degree program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of  specialization .  Technical institutes may implement the FORMTEXT Golf Course Management, FORMTEXT Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EHO 100

Horticulture Science

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

5

0

0

5

5

GCM 201

Fundamentals of Golf Rules, History, and Culture

4

0

0

4

4

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

19

0

0

19

19

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

EHO 192

Microeconomics

5

0

0

5

5

GCM 100

Swing Dynamics

5

0

0

5

5

GCM 211

Turf Management

4

0

0

4

4

 

TOTAL

15

4

0

19

17

 Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

5

0

0

5

5

ACC 101

Principles of Accounting I

4

4

0

8

6

EHO 108

Pest Control

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

14

4

0

18

16

 Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MKT 100

Introduction to Marketing

5

0

0

5

5

PSY 191

Introductory Psychology

5

0

0

5

5

GCM 203

Merchandising/Golf Shop Operations

3

0

0

3

3

GCM 204

Tournament Operations

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

18

0

0

18

18

 Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

GCM 205

Club Repair/Club Fitting

3

2

0

5

4

GCM 212

Golf Course Maintenance

4

0

0

4

4

MKT 106

Fundamentals of Selling

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

12

2

0

14

13

 Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

GCM 206

Cart Fleet Management

4

0

0

4

4

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

Elective

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

6

 

TOTAL

9 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

9 (+)

15

 

APPENDIX C

 FORMTEXT Golf Course Management,   FORMTEXT Degree

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Binders; 2 ½  minimum size; slant ring-style; (6)

Blank VHS-size video cassettes (12)

Complete set of acceptable golf clubs and related equipment

Disposable color camera with 24 outdoor exposure capability (3)

Light duty chemical applicator protective masks (6)

Paper

Pen

Safety goggles

Safety gloves

Steel toe work boots; ankle-high minimum

19” minimum size color television

VHS video cassette player/recorder

 

Posted: 08/31/04

Updated/Posted: 12/04/05