Tropical Agriculture

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: AGL_GCT22

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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

ALS 5155Global Agroecosystems3
AGR 5277CTropical Crop Production3
Electives6
Total Credits12

Approved Electives

AEB 6675International Agribusiness Marketing3
or URP 6610 International Development Planning
SWS 5132Tropical Soil Management3
or AGR 6422C Environmental Crop Nutrition
AGR 5230CFlorida Grassland Agroecosystems4
or AGR 6233 Tropical Grassland Agroecosystems
FNR 6315Tropical Forestry3
or FNR 6620 Community Forest Management
ENY 5566Tropical Entomology3
HOS 5555Tropical Fruit Production and Research in Florida3
ALS 5905Individual Study (International Research Immersion)1-4
ORH 5282Orchid Biology and Culture3