About this Program
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Credits: 15
Subplan Code: LAS_GCT06
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POS 6933 | Special Topics (Global Islam and Politics) | 3 |
| RLG 5365 | Studies in Islam (Global Islam) | 3 |
| ANG 6930 | Special Topics in Anthropology (Global Muslim Connections) | 3 |
| or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANG 6930 | Special Topics in Anthropology (Islam in the West) | 3 |
| or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |
| POS 6933 | Special Topics (Modern Middle East Politics) | 1-3 |
| RLG 5365 | Studies in Islam (Modern Islamic Thought) | 3 |
| RLG 5365 | Studies in Islam (Women & Islam) | 3 |
| AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies (Islam and popular culture in Africa) | 1-3 |
| AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies (Islam and African literature) | 1-3 |
| RLG 5365 | Studies in Islam (Islam in America) | 3 |
| RLG 5365 | Studies in Islam (Islam in Africa) | 1-3 |
| or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |