Jennifer Merritt
December 06, 2023
Newsletter ArticleThe University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences is a trailblazer in educating future agricultural leaders. Located in the heart of agricultural production in eastern North Carolina, UMO prepares graduates in the rapidly growing and changing fields of agriculture.
As a private, faith-based institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition, UMO is proud to educate tomorrow’s agricultural leaders. The UMO School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, in keeping with its reputation of providing a convenient and affordable education to all students, offers agricultural degree options in both a traditional seated format for recent high school graduates as well as a 100% online format for adult students. The University touts a 100% job placement rate of its agriculture graduates within six months of graduation.
Students are encouraged to cultivate agricultural skills and methods to support a desire for knowledge and the ability to problem solve using advanced critical thinking skills. Faculty have extensive real-life experience, and are nationally recognized in their fields of study. Programs of study include:
Seated Agricultural Degree Programs
UMO offers degree options for the traditional student learner, providing hands-on experience at the Kornegay Student Farm where they can engage in research and advance applied knowledge. In addition, industry standard certifications are a component of the learning environment, allowing students the opportunity to stand out to employers by showing achievement of advanced industry proficiency. Degree options for the daytime program include:
100% Online Agriculture Degrees for Adult Students
The flexibility of the online format allows busy adult students the opportunity to continue working full-time while attending online classes. To maximize the flexibility for working adults, each class is 7 weeks in length. UMO is transfer friendly and accepts credits from many two and four year institutions. Experiential learning credits may also be available to those who have occupational background which closely parallels the experiences and objectives required in the coursework. To help make the cost of tuition even more affordable, financial aid and scholarship opportunities may be available. For the adult student, 100% online degree options in agriculture include:
Meeting the Need
The expansion of UMO’s degree programs allows the University to meet the educational needs of both students and employers within the changing agricultural industry across the state, and beyond. Precision agriculture, agronomic principles, sales and marketing, and agricultural education will remain at the forefront of educating students for careers in agriculture, and applied learning experiences are pivotal in this process.
In addition, UMO’s student farms provides an opportunity for hands-on experience in year-round crop production, livestock management, various independent student projects, and field activities for selected courses. The student farms allow students to apply the learning from UMO courses in a real-world application. With less students coming with on-farm experience, the UMO student farms provide invaluable experiences that will benefit students in their careers and in life.
Take the next step and get ready to transform your life and career!
Contact us at 1-800-653-0854, email admissions@umo.edu, or visit www.umo.edu/abs to learn more about these exciting degree opportunities and how the University of Mount Olive can help you prepare for an exciting career in agriculture. Classes begin soon, so don’t put off this important decision any longer! UMO is here to help you every step of the way.
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