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Graduate Certificate in Urban Agriculture at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Insect Biodiversity, Physiology and Ecology, Organic Practices, Plant Diagnostics Two additional courses chosen with advisor. The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: 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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 12 credits

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