Lake City GLO at Florida Gateway College

Lake City Community College has officially transformed into Florida Gateway College to better reflect the area from which it draws its students, in conjunction with the offering of Bachelor Degree programs. While the name has changed, the legendary GLO programs remains in tact with exiting new course offerings including Sports Turf Management and Irrigation Auditing. Additional contact information is located at the bottom of this post for any prospective students.




https://www.fgc.edu/academics/golf-and-landscape-operations.aspx

1. Golf Course Operations: This is a three-year Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program that educates students to become golf course superintendents (the turfgrass manager at the golf course). Applicants must have 500 hours of golf maintenance work experience before entering. The first year is an entire year of mechanics and shop management, and the second and third years stress agronomy, horticulture, and turf management.

Some facts follow:Need level 10 on TABE test for mechanics module and ACT, SAT, or other approved test scores. Graduates enter the job market as assistant superintendents commonly earning $25,000-$35,000 More jobs than graduates Job market is throughout Florida, nationally and internationally Career potential of $50,000 to well over $100,000 Florida Gateway College (FGC) grads are in very high demand Articulates to Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration through Saint Leo University located on FGC campus

2. Landscape Technology: This is a two-year A.S. degree program that educates students to become landscape managers. The program emphasizes landscape installation and maintenance with some design. There is excellent management potential for bright students who like horticulture and management, and Florida landscape contractors want more FGC grads.

Some facts:Need ACT, SAT, or other approved test scores Many more jobs than graduates $25,000-$35,000 starting salaries are common $50,000 to over $100,000 career potential Good for people who like plants and contracting (building landscapes) or landscape maintenance Great career for someone who wants to own his/her own business Use these Web sites for more industry information: www.FNGLA.org and www.thelandlovers.org Articulates to Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration through Saint Leo University located on FGC campus

3. Turf Equipment Technology: This is a one-year Applied Technology Diploma program that can lead to an A.S. degree in Turf Equipment Management. It trains students to manage the shop and maintain all the equipment used to care for the turf at golf courses. Students must score a 10 in English, reading, and math on the TABE before entering. Graduates with a mechanical aptitude who are organized and management oriented are in very high demand throughout Florida and the entire United States. There is a severe national shortage of turf equipment technicians.

Some facts:Need level 10 on TABE for one-year Applied Technology Diploma Can be $25,000-$35,000 starting salary Career potential: $40,000-$75,000 depending on abilities and location Could place three times the number of graduates (usually around 10) Bright students who grasp the shop management concepts as well as mechanics will advance quickly


4. Pest Control Operations: This is a one-year, 24 credit Applied Technology Diploma program that can lead to an A.S. degree in Landscape Technology. It trains students for lawn and ornamental pest control operations. The program includes courses in plant materials, pest control, botany, chemistry, business management, and more. Students must score a 10 in English, reading, and math on the TABE before entering.

Some facts:Need level 10 on TABE for the Applied Technology Diploma 24 credits can be done in one year or six credits per semester over two years All 24 credits articulate into the A.S. degree in Landscape Technology Students can use this program as a start to the landscape program Starting salaries vary depending on where students go and whether they go into the lawn care, landscape, or golf industry as plant health technicians

5. Certificate in Horticulture: This is a one-year, 18 credit certificate program that leads to entry level positions in horticulture related industries such as plant nurseries or landscape companies.
Need ACT, SAT, or other approved test scores 18 credits articulate into the A.S. degree in Landscape Technology There is a job market for entry level horticulturists.

Contact :John R. Piersol, Director

Golf & Landscape Operations

149 SE College Place

Lake City, Florida 32025-2007

386.754.4225

john.piersol@fgc.edu

www.fgc.edu

Revised 06/08/10