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Agricultural and Resource Economics: The Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics has financial and programmatic ties to the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station and Maryland Cooperative Extension. The University of Maryland offers one of the country's outstanding graduate programs in agricultural, resource, and environmental economics. The department has highly regarded and internationally recognized faculty of about 25 tenure-track members. The department offers 16 graduate courses in a variety of subjects from economics to agricultural policy and environmental management.
Environmental and Resource Policy
International Agriculture
Agribusiness Management
Farm Production
Food Production
If this sounds like a career for you, contact:
Ms. Liesl Koch
301-405-1290
lkoch@arec.umd.edu
Animal Science Undergraduate Program:
Animal Care Management
Equine Studies
Lab Animal Care
Science/Preprofessional
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Animal Biotechnology
Animal Sciences Undergraduate Program
Animal Sciences Center, Room 1415
University of Maryland
301-405-1373
http://ansc.umd.edu/index.html
Environmental Science and Policy: Environmental Science and Policy is a broadly multidisciplinary undergraduate major, drawing courses and faculty from 20 departments and four colleges.
New ENSP students begin in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, where they will be guided through a structured exploratory advising process. ENSP students are expected to declare a concentration by the end of their third semester in the program and, once they declare their concentration, will move administratively to the college and department sponsoring the concentration. There they are advised by a faculty member in their discipline.
The ENSP faculty aspire to provide a strong ENSP identity and a "liberal arts feel" for the 200+ students enrolled in this major, and encourage students to take advantage of the resources available at a Research I Public University.
Visit our website: http://www.ensp.umd.edu
For more information, contact us:
Environmental Science and Policy Program
0220 Symons Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Environmental Science and Technology: The Department of Environmental Science and Technology focuses on four "areas of excellence": Soil and Watershed Sciences, Ecosystem Science and Management, Ecological Design and Management, and Environmental Health.
"These core areas of excellence center on important societal and environmental issues," says Department Chair Dr. Frank Coale. "Our goal is to address these issues through high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate instruction, and Extension Education and outreach programs."
For more information, please contact Kimberly Monahan at 301-405-1193 or kmonahan@umd.edu.
Visit our website: http://www.enst.umd.edu
Nutrition and Food Science: Join the Department of Nutrition and Food Science for a career in food, nutrition, or wellness!
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science offers three undergraduate programs for students interested in food, health, nutrition, and fitness, who would like to pursue challenging and exciting careers in these rapidly growing areas. Our majors are also excellent preparation for medical and dental school. You can major in Dietetics, Food Science, or Nutritional Science. There are approximately 115 undergraduate students majoring in our three academic programs.
Dietetics- Prepares students to apply their knowledge of nutrition to promote healthy eating patterns in the population.
Food Science- Prepares students to apply the principles of science and engineering to better understand the complex and heterogeneous materials recognized as food.
Nutritional Science- Focuses on the physiological and biological aspects of foods and nutrients.
Visit our website to learn more: http://www.nfsc.umd.edu
Plant Science and Landscape Architecture: The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) offers three undergraduate majors. Two lead to the Bachlor of Science (B.S.) degree; one in Natural Resource Sciences and one in Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The third major leads to a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.) degree. PSLA faculty members also advise students in the multidisciplinary Environmental Science and Policy Program.
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Landscape Architecture
Plant Sciences: Horticulture and Crop Production
Plant Sciences: Landscape Management
Plant Sciences: Plant Science
Plant Sciences: Urban Forestry
Visit our website: http://www.psla.umd.edu
Department of Veterinary Medicine: The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine is a unique regional college with faculty and facilities at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA and the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.
The College Park faculty teach courses in the undergraduate Animal Sciences curriculum and offer career counseling for students interested in veterinary medicine. All of the veterinary admissions for MD students to VMRCVM are handled through the College Park campus.
The Department of Veterinary Medicine also offers a graduate program in Veterinary Medical Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.) targeted at veterinarians seeking additional education and training in infectous diseases and epidemiology. In addition, College Park faculty lead the government and corporate veterinary medicine track within the 4-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum. Using distance education, field trips, and specialized classes, we prepare tomorrow's veterinarians for careers in public service and the industry.
For more info, contact: Dr. Siba Samal, Associate Dean and Chair ssamal@umd.edu.
Visit our website: http://www.vetmed.umd.edu
Institute of Applied Agriculture: The IAA is a certificate-based program that focuses on hands-on learning. Many students who enter the IAA programs have prior academic training that they combine with the practical knowledge and skills gained at the IAA to advance their careers. Our dedicated faculty train students for specific career outcomes and over 90% of our graduates go directly from our program to jobs in their specialized field of training. Students choosing to go on and complete a 4-year degree can transfer IAA credits into the University of Maryland, University College Management Studies program.
Golf Course Management
Landscape Management
Agricultural Business Management
Turfgrass Management
Ornamental Horticulture
Equine Business Management
Additional projects include:
-Online courses: several web courses are currently offered
-Continuing education: persons interested in taking selected courses are able to do so
-MDA-Approved Courses: The Maryland Department of Agriculture approved five IAA courses as meeting the equivalent of six months of practical experience.
For more info, contact:
Glori Hyman
iaa@umd.edu
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): The College offers a four-year full-time program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The first three years are taught in a case-based and traditional lecture/laboratory format. At the end of the first year, students choose a track-- small animal, food animal, equine, mixed species, and public/corporate veterinary medicine. Considerable flexability exists for a student to tailor their curriculum to meet individual needs and interests.
BMVS Graduate Programs: Graduate programs lead to either the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (BMVS). These programs are designed to prepare graduates for careers in agricultural and biomedical research; industry and government; education, administration, or other areas where knowledge of animals and disease is relevant.
For more information, visit our website: http://www.vetmed.vt.edu
For more information, contact Emilie Clingerman
Last updated: 04/22/2008