Professional Golf and Golf Complex Management: AAS

Associate Of Applied Science: Professional Golf And Golf Complex Management - PGGCM

Stanton University

Program Description

This Associate of Applied Science degree program in Professional Golf and Golf Complexes Management (PGGCM) offers a vast array of golf subjects in which students may be desirous of gaining more knowledge or pursuing a career.

Additionally, internship opportunities provide hands-on exposure to relevant fields. The experiential and theoretical foundations acquired together serve to fast-track students into many golf-related careers.

Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the PGGCM program are to provide:

Theoretical information and practical skills, for many exciting and fulfilling golf industry careers
Business, communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and general sciences which are all important supporting skills for golf
Critical thinking skills for the game of golf and the business of golf
Communication skills – written and oral – that are essential to any field of endeavor
The history, culture and traditions of the game of golf
An appreciation for diversity and ethical principles in golf

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Proficiency – demonstrate knowledge of the game of golf and other golf-related subjects and proficiency in playing golf as well as in the practical aspects of golf-related subjects.
Critical Thinking – exercise critical thinking with respect to golf-related information, data and technology. Exhibit quantitative reasoning in judgment, decision making, and problem solving.
Information Utilization – locate and utilize a variety of types of golf-related information accurately and appropriately for each PGM course.
Communication Skills – effectively communicate to an audience professionally and effectively in written and oral forms, with well-organized thoughts, ideas and opinions.
Diversity awareness – exhibit an understanding of, and respect for, diversity of individuals, groups, and cultures in golf.
Ethics – exhibit the knowledge, understanding and demonstration of ethical principles in all golf-related fields

Graduation Requirements

A candidate for the Associate of Applied Science degree shall have:

Successfully completed the PGGCM program’s 92 quarter units of coursework requirement with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 or better in all coursework undertaken at SU for the AAS degree.
Successfully completed all degree requirements within the maximum time limit allowed for the AAS degree, four (4) years, or within an officially approved time extension.
Filed all the necessary graduation forms in accordance with timelines provided by the Department of PGGCM and the university’s Office of Admissions and Records.
Settled all outstanding financial obligations to Stanton University.

Student Academic Load

A full-time academic load in a PGGCM associate degree program is twelve (12) units or more per quarter. Students may not enroll for more than twenty (20) units in a regular quarter without the approval of the academic department.
Required Courses for the PGGCM Associate Degree – total 92 units, of which a minimum of 60 quarter units of Major Core Curriculum courses, 8 units elective courses, and 24 units general education courses.
PGGCM Major Core Curriculum – 60 units required

Course Code	Course Name	Units
PGM100	Golf Fundamentals I - Learn the Game	4
PGM101	History of Golf	4
PGM102	The Rules/Etiquette of Golf	4
PGM103	Sports Psychology	4
PGM105	Golf Club Facilities Operations and Management I	4
PGM106	Short Game Techniques - Putting	4
PGM107	Short Game Techniques - Chipping, Pitching, Bunkers	4
PGM108	Principles of Fitness Training - General	4
PGM109	Tournament Operations	4
PGM200	Golf Fundamentals II – Play the Game	4
PGM202	Golf Facilities Operations and Management II	4
PGM204	Turfgrass Management	4
PGM206	Golf Club Design, Manufacturing and Fitting	4
PGM207	Golf Course Architecture and Design	4
PGM208	Golf Coaching	4
PGM228	Principles of Fitness Training – Golf Specific	4

Elective Courses (recommended) – 8 Units required

Course Code	Course Name	Units
FIN 100	Accounting Principles	4
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	4
BUS 103	Business Law	4
BUS 110	Business Ethics	4
BUS 112	Business Plans	4
HRM 210	Human Resource Management	4