About this Program
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 12
Subplan Code: AGL_GCT01
Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy
A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:
- Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
- Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
- Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
- Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.
For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAS 5015 | Aquaculture I | 3 |
| FAS 5255 | Diseases of Warmwater Fish | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAS 5203C | Biology of Fishes | 4 |
| FAS 6932 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences | 1-4 |
| FAS 6165 | Fish and Crustacean Nutrition | 3 |
| FAS 6154 | Marine Adaptations: Environmental Physiology | 3 |
| FAS 6176 | Algae Biology and Ecology | 3 |
| FAS 6256 | Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Histology | 3 |
| FAS 6408 | Aquaculture II | 3 |
| VME 6010 | Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues | 3 |
| VME 6011 | Introduction to Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues | 3 |