Professional Golf Management Program (PGAM)

PGAM101
Introduction to PGA Golf Management 3.0

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program (PGAM)

This course is a prerequisite for PGAM 112, PGAM 295 and/or PGAM 495

Description: Introduction to PGA Golf Management (PGAM) curriculum and program including an overview of PGA of America 3.0 curriculum and testing procedures and the PGAM policies and procedures. PGA 3.0 curriculum modules include the Qualifying Level and Business Planning. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Qualifying Level and Level 1.

This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 112; PGAM 295

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM112
PGA Golf Management 3.0. Level 1-A

Prerequisites: PGAM 101

Description: Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 Level 1 curriculum. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 1.

This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 201

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM201
PGA Golf Management 3.0 Level 1-B

Prerequisites: PGAM 112

Description: Continuation of PGA 3.0 Level 1 curriculum modules. Curriculum modules covered will include Customer Relations, Golf Car Fleet, Management and the PGA Introduction to Teaching and Club Performance. Students will attend a 2.5 day PGA 3.0 seminar provided by the PGA of America. Standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 1.

This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 212

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM212
PGA Golf Management 3.0 Level 2-A

Prerequisites: PGAM 201

Description: Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 Level 2 curriculum. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 2 module(s). Preparation for the next internship.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM295
Professional Golf Management Extended Internship

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; PGAM 101; permission of PGAM Internship Coordinator.

Credit does not count toward graduation. All students in PGAM that are participating in an extended internship may register each term while on the internship. Pass/No Pass only.

Description: Cooperative education work in a regularly established internship in the PGAM curriculum.

Course details
Credit Hours:0-12
Max credits per semester:12
Max credits per degree:24
Grading Option:Pass No Pass

Credit Hours:0-12

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PGAM301
PGA Golf Management 3.0 Level 2-B

Description: Continuation of PGA 3.0 Level 2 curriculum modules. Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 curriculum. In addition, students will attend a 2.5 day PGA sponsored seminar provided by the PGA of America. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 2 module(s). Preparation for the next internship.

This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 312

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM312
PGA Golf Management 3.0 Level 3-A

Prerequisites: PGAM 301.

Description: Additional learning objectives and modules from the PGA 3.0 Level 3 curriculum. Preparation for standardized PGA testing for PGA 3.0 Level 3 module(s).

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM391
Special Topics

Description: Topics vary each term

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:9
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-3

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PGAM401
PGA Golf Management 3.0 Level 3-B

Description: Continuation of PGA 3.0 Level 3 curriculum modules. Curriculum modules covered will include Advanced Teaching and Club Fitting, Player Development Programs and Teaching as a Business, Food and Beverage, and Career Enhancement/Final Experience. Students will attend a 2.5 day PGA sponsored seminar on Advanced Teaching and Club Fitting. Standardized tests on the modules covered will be administered during the semester.

This course is a prerequisite for: PGAM 489

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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PGAM489
PGA Golf Management Integration

Prerequisites: PGAM 401

This is the capstone course for the PGAM major.

Description: Completion of all PGA curriculum requirements. Students will develop and deliver an oral presentation and submit a portfolio of materials that reflects the knowledge they have gained from the academic courses, internships and other aspects of the PGA Golf Management Program. Standardized tests will be administered for any modules not previously passed.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

PGAM495
Internship in PGA Golf Management

Prerequisites: In Level 1 of the PGA Golf Management Program

A recommended course for any PGA Golf Management student who will participate in an internship experience during her/his undergraduate degree program at UNL.

Description: PGA Golf Management internships will provide students with an opportunity to enhance their professional skills while contributing meaningful employment and expanding their career networks and pathways in the golf profession.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:15
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-6

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PGAM496
Independent Study in PGA Golf Management

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission

The independent study topic is subject to approval by the coordinator. P/N only.

Description: Requires an individual or group project in research or literature review, or extension of course work in the field during the internship experience.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Pass No Pass

Credit Hours:1-6

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