Soil Ecosystem Services

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: AGL_GCT19

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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

Select two of the following:6
Soils for Environmental Professionals
Environmental Biogeochemistry
Environmental Soil, Water, and Land Use
Electives6
Total Credits12

Approved Electives

AGG 6503Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment3
SWS 5305CSoil Microbial Ecology3
SWS 5551Soils, Water, and Public Health3
SWS 5721CGIS in Land Resource Management3
SWS 6134Soil Quality3
SWS 6932Topics in Soils (Forest and Soil Ecosystem Services)1-4