Medical Geography and Global Health

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: LAS_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

GEO 6451Medical Geography3
GIS 6456CApplications in GIS for Zoonoses and Disease Ecology3
Select two of the following:6
Climate Change and Health
GIS Models for Public Health
Remote Sensing
Spatial Networks
Geocomputation using R Programming
Total Credits12