Program Overview

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University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) offers various programs and certificates in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.

Departments

• Agricultural & Resource Economics
• Animal & Avian Sciences
• Entomology
• Environmental Science & Policy
• Environmental Science & Technology
• Institute of Applied Agriculture
• Nutrition & Food Science
• Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
• Veterinary Medicine
• University of Maryland Extension

Undergraduate Programs

The college offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including:

• Agricultural & Resource Economics
• Agricultural Science & Technology
• Animal Science
• Environmental Science & Policy
• Environmental Science & Technology
• Fermentation Science
• Institute of Applied Agriculture
• Landscape Architecture
• Nutrition & Food Science
• Plant Science
• Veterinary Medical Science
• Veterinary Medicine

Certificates

The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) offers a 60-credit, two-year academic certificate program. The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial, technical, and leadership skills needed to manage profitable agricultural enterprises.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the IAA, students must:

• Be high school graduates or have equivalent documentation
• Submit an official high school transcript with verification of graduation
• Submit transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended (for students with prior college experience)
• Submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) if taken
• Meet additional criteria, including personal interviews and letters of recommendation

Agriculture Forward at Maryland

To be considered for Ag Forward, applicants must:

• Be a first-time college student
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 upon graduation from high school
• Possess U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
• Submit an application for admission to the IAA by March 15

Research Areas

The college conducts research in various areas, including:

• Commodities
• Departments
• Strategic Initiatives
• Thematic Areas

Research and Education Centers & Locations

The college has several research and education centers and locations, including:

• Center for Food Safety and Security Systems
• Central Maryland Research & Education Center
• Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology
• Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
• Lower Eastern Shore Research & Education Center
• Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
• Western Maryland Research & Education Center
• Wye Research & Education Center

Grant Programs

The college offers several grant programs, including:

• AgHIPS: AGNR High Impact Proposal/Project Support Program
• MAES Equipment Grant
• MAES Research Grant Program
• Multistate Research Program

International Research

The college conducts international research in various areas, including agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.