About this Program
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
Credits: 13
Subplan Code: AGL_GCT35
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 6166 | Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues | 3 |
| ALS 6935 | Topics in Biological Invasions (Consequences of Biological Invasions) | 3 |
| ALS 6921 | Colloquium on Plant Pests of Regulatory Significance | 1 |
| ENY 6943 | Entomology Internship | 1 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENY 6206 | Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease | 3 |
| IPM 6021 | Insect Pest and Vector Managem | 3 |
| ENY 5226C | Principles of Urban Pest Management | 3 |
| ENY 5516 | Turf and Ornamental Entomology | 3 |
| FAS 6932 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals) | 3 |
| PLP 6105 | Applied Plant Disease Management | 3 |
| FOS 5205 | Current Issues in Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
| SWS 5308 | Ecology of Waterborne Pathogens | 3 |
| PLS 6626 | Invasive Plant Ecology | 3 |