Integrated Pest Management (Z089)

Graduate Certificate Program
College: Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

ABSTRACT

The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Pest Management (GC-IPM) is a 12-credit graduate program that can be completed in twelve months of continuous study. The GC-IPM focuses on the techniques of integrated pest management for proper pest control management. The program is an effective and environmentally conscientious approach to pest management. Students learn about the life cycles of insects and their interaction with the environment to determine the most effective pest control methods while taking in consideration the effects of treatments to local ecosystems.

Contact

Tammatha O’Brien
Academic Program Director
3118 Plant Science
4291 Fieldhouse Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.1305
Email: tammatha@umd.edu
 

Website: http://oes-entm.umd.edu
 
Relationships: Applied Entomology (MPAE)    Beekeeping (Z088)    Integrated Pest Management (Z089)    Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (Z090)    Urban Agriculture (Z091)

Courses: ENTM

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Bachelor’s degree in a biological field (exceptions can be made with work experience in a biological field and strong letters of recommendation)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (exceptions can be made with work experience in a biological field and strong letters of recommendation)

*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

APPLICATION DEADLINES

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: oes-entm.umd.edu
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying