About this Program
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 12
Subplan Code: AGL_GCT19
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Soils for Environmental Professionals | ||
| Environmental Biogeochemistry | ||
| Environmental Soil, Water, and Land Use | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGG 6503 | Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment | 3 |
| SWS 5305C | Soil Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| SWS 5551 | Soils, Water, and Public Health | 3 |
| SWS 5721C | GIS in Land Resource Management | 3 |
| SWS 6134 | Soil Quality | 3 |
| SWS 6932 | Topics in Soils (Forest and Soil Ecosystem Services) | 1-4 |