Program Overview

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University of Maryland Undergraduate Programs

The University of Maryland offers a wide range of undergraduate programs through its various colleges and schools. Below are the details of the programs offered.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
• School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• The Robert H. Smith School of Business
• College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
• College of Education
• A. James Clark School of Engineering
• College of Information
• The Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• School of Public Health
• School of Public Policy
• The Universities at Shady Grove

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers various undergraduate programs, including:

• Agricultural and Resource Economics
• Animal and Avian Sciences
• Environmental Science and Policy
• Environmental Science and Technology
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

Applied Agriculture Certificate

The Applied Agriculture Certificate is offered through the Institute of Applied Agriculture. The certificate requires students to complete 60 credits and a 320-hour internship. Students can choose from various concentration tracks, including:

• Agricultural Business Management
• Agricultural Leadership and Communication
• Environmental Stewardship
• General Turfgrass Management
• Golf Course Management
• Landscape Management
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Sports Turf Management
• Sustainable Agriculture

Each concentration track has its own set of required courses and electives. The program provides students with the entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to lead successful agricultural enterprises and manage natural resources responsibly.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Applied Agriculture Certificate program has the following learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with a range of audiences, both in writing and orally; demonstrate proficiency in professional presentation skills.
2. Analyze, apply, and create financial statements; identify and analyze potential markets; create effective business plans.
3. Demonstrate understanding of plant health care principles and best practices, including integrated pest management strategies.
4. Demonstrate understanding of inequities and cultural biases in the field of agriculture across dimensions such as race, gender, citizenship status, disability status, economic class, and others; display cultural competence and sensitivity in communicating with a variety of stakeholders.

Concentration Tracks

Each concentration track has its own set of required courses and electives. The tracks are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen field.

Agricultural Business Management

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development
  • INAG102: Agricultural Entrepreneurship
  • INAG103: Agricultural Marketing
  • INAG201: Agricultural Human Resources Management
  • INAG203: Agricultural Finance
  • INAG204: Agricultural Business Management
  • INAG206: Agricultural Business Law

Agricultural Leadership and Communication

• Course List:
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development
  • INAG103: Agricultural Marketing
  • INAG131: Introduction to Agricultural Policy and Communication
  • INAG132: Agricultural Leadership and Teamwork
  • INAG252: Agricultural Public Relations
  • INAG253: Agricultural Strategic Communication

Sustainable Food Systems

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG123: People, Planet, and Profit: Digging Into Sustainable Agriculture
  • INAG248: Topics in Sustainable Agriculture
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

Environmental Stewardship

• Course List:
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG123: People, Planet, and Profit: Digging Into Sustainable Agriculture
  • INAG231: Insects of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG272: Principles of Arboriculture
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

Landscape Management

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • LARC160: Introduction to Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design
  • PLSC205: Introduction to Turf Science and Management
  • INAG226: Diseases of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG231: Insects of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG244: Herbaceous Plants
  • PLSC272: Principles of Arboriculture
  • PLSC253: Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes I
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG251: Landscape Construction
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

Ornamental Horticulture

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG224: Greenhouse and Plant Production Management
  • INAG226: Diseases of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG231: Insects of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development
  • PLSC253: Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes I

Golf Course Management

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • PLSC205: Introduction to Turf Science and Management
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG207: Power and Machinery
  • INAG214: Agronomic Principles of Golf Turf Management
  • INAG226: Diseases of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG231: Insects of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG235: Irrigation and Drainage
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG242: Golf Course Design and Construction
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

Sports Turf Management

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • PLSC205: Introduction to Turf Science and Management
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG207: Power and Machinery
  • INAG214: Agronomic Principles of Golf Turf Management
  • INAG226: Diseases of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG231: Insects of Ornamentals and Turf
  • INAG235: Irrigation and Drainage
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

General Turfgrass Management

• Course List:
  • ENGL101: Academic Writing
  • INAG110: Oral Communication
  • MATH113: College Algebra and Trigonometry
  • INAG100: Introduction to Plant Science
  • PLSC205: Introduction to Turf Science and Management
  • INAG105: Soils and Fertilizers
  • INAG106: Pesticide Use and Safety
  • INAG207: Power and Machinery
  • INAG235: Irrigation and Drainage
  • INAG237: GPS & Drone Applications in Surveying
  • INAG250: Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
  • INAG288: Internship
  • INAG289: Internship Experience & Professional Development

Other Colleges and Schools

The University of Maryland also offers undergraduate programs through its other colleges and schools, including:

• School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• The Robert H. Smith School of Business
• College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
• College of Education
• A. James Clark School of Engineering
• College of Information
• The Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• School of Public Health
• School of Public Policy
• The Universities at Shady Grove

Each college and school offers a range of undergraduate programs, including majors, minors, and certificates. Students can choose from a variety of fields, including business, engineering, public health, and more. The University of Maryland is committed to providing its students with a world-class education and preparing them for success in their chosen careers.