Certificate in Applied Agriculture

Through the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) students earn a UMD lower-division certificate in Applied Agriculture. Students may select one of the following concentration tracks: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Leadership and Communication, Environmental Stewardship, General Turfgrass Management, Golf Course Management, Landscape Management, Ornamental Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, and Sustainable Agriculture. The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to lead successful agricultural enterprises and manage natural resources responsibly. Upon completion of the program, some students join the workforce, while others pursue further education. Students who wish to earn a bachelor's degree may apply to transfer into University of Maryland undergraduate degree programs. A certificate in Applied Agriculture requires students to complete 60 credits and a 320-hour internship. Each concentration track requires courses specific to its focus and allows for elective courses so students may pursue their areas of interest.

Official copy of your High School Transcripts - Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Official copy of your College Transcripts (if necessary) - If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.