Aquaculture and Fish Health

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: AGL_GCT01

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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

FAS 5015Aquaculture I3
FAS 5255Diseases of Warmwater Fish3
Electives6
Total Credits12

Approved Electives

FAS 5203CBiology of Fishes4
FAS 6932Special Topics in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences1-4
FAS 6165Fish and Crustacean Nutrition3
FAS 6154Marine Adaptations: Environmental Physiology3
FAS 6176Algae Biology and Ecology3
FAS 6256Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Histology3
FAS 6408Aquaculture II3
VME 6010Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues3
VME 6011Introduction to Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues3