About this Program
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Credits: 12
Subplan Code: LAS_GCT14
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | 3 |
| or LAS 6943 | Development Theory and Practice in Latin America | |
| EVR 5705 | Natural Resources and Innovation Systems | 3 |
| or AGR 5277C | Tropical Crop Production | |
| PHC 6764 | Global Public Health and Development I | 3 |
| or PHC 6445 | Global Public Health and Development II | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Seminar in Modern Latin American Studies (Design and Methods in Sustainable Development Practice) | ||
or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |
| Seminar in Modern Latin American Studies (Development Administration) | ||
or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |
| Seminar in Modern Latin American Studies (Conservation and Development Practicum) | ||
or AFS 6905 | Individual Work in African Studies | |
| Conservation and Development Skills (Communication and Leadership Skills) | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |