About this Program
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 12
Subplan Code: AGL_GCT22
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALS 5155 | Global Agroecosystems | 3 |
| AGR 5277C | Tropical Crop Production | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEB 6675 | International Agribusiness Marketing | 3 |
| or URP 6610 | International Development Planning | |
| SWS 5132 | Tropical Soil Management | 3 |
| or AGR 6422C | Environmental Crop Nutrition | |
| AGR 5230C | Florida Grassland Agroecosystems | 4 |
| or AGR 6233 | Tropical Grassland Agroecosystems | |
| FNR 6315 | Tropical Forestry | 3 |
| or FNR 6620 | Community Forest Management | |
| ENY 5566 | Tropical Entomology | 3 |
| HOS 5555 | Tropical Fruit Production and Research in Florida | 3 |
| ALS 5905 | Individual Study (International Research Immersion) | 1-4 |
| ORH 5282 | Orchid Biology and Culture | 3 |