Urban Agriculture (Z091)

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

ABSTRACT

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Agriculture (GC-UA) is a 12-credit graduate program that can be completed in twelve months of continuous study. The GC-OSA focuses on the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities. Students acquire the necessary skills to maintain plants and beneficial insects in and around these settings. The program also focuses on the urban ecosystem and urban policies and plans.

Contact

Tammatha O’Brien
Academic Program Director
Department of Entomology
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/

Courses: ENTM
 
Relationships:  Applied Entomology (MPAE) Beekeeping (Z088) Integrated Pest Management (Z089) Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (Z090) Urban Agriculture (Z091)

General Requirements

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

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Description of Research/Work Experience 
• CV/Resume
• 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. 

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

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