Overview

In addition to the MPS in Applied Entomology from University of Maryland, the Department of Entomology developed several fully online graduate certificate programs. Designed to offer flexibility to complete coursework in areas specific to your needs and interests (as well as to gain a valuable credential), successful completion of one or more of these programs may be used to fulfill requirements for the MPS. Each 12-credit program may be completed in one year by taking one 3-credit course per 12-week term.

The Graduate Certificate programs are as follows:

Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Beekeeping

Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Organic and Sustainable Agriculture

Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Urban Agriculture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Insect Biodiversity, Physiology and Ecology

Insect Diseases and Pathology

Native, Invasive, and Exotic Species

Insects in the 21st Century

Capstone Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

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Letters of Recommendation (2)

Bachelor’s degree 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)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45072 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45072 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21072 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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The Graduate Certificate programs are as follows:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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