| Year established |
1991 |
| Short description |
Bachelors degree in business administration prepares graduates for careers as golf professionals |
| Philosophy |
Bachelors degree in business administration prepares graduates for careers as golf professionals |
| Number of programs per year |
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| Program Length |
4-1/2 yrs |
| Number of hours of instruction |
138 credit hrs |
| Student:teacher Ratio |
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| Faculty |
Department of Recreation & Park Management faculty members |
| Schedule |
Courses required: 46 credits general ed, 34 credits Recreation & Park Mgmt., 56 credits golf facility management plus 16 mos summer co-op work under supervision of Class A PGA pros |
| Other activities |
The PGA's Golf Professional Training Program (GPTP), administered on campus, incl on-the-job training, self study courses, video presentations, seminars. Average completion time 12 mos |
| Facilities |
Penn State's two 18-hole courses serve as a working laboratory for students |
| Costs |
Tuition is $4,500 in state, $9,000 out-of-state per year. Scholarships & financial aid are available. Admission requirements: Students must meet University entrance requirements & have a handicap of 8 or lower as certified by a member of the PGA or coach |
| Location Description |
90 miles from Harrisburg |
| Location |
University Park, Pennsylvania; |
| Profile |
Adults |
| Levels |
Advanced |
| Months |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Contact |
Frank B. Guadagnolo Associate Professor Penn State Univ. Professional Golf Mgmt. Program Dept. of Recreation & Park Mgmt., Penn State, 201 Mateer Bldg.University Park, Pennsylvania 16802 Phone: 814-863-8987 Fax: 814-863-4257 E-mail: fbg@psu.edu |
