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Certificate Programs in Soil and Water Science
The Soil and Water Science Department announces graduate-level Certificate Programs in Sustainable Land Resource and Nutrient Management, Soil Ecosystem Services, and Wetland and Water Resource Management. The programs can be completed entirely online and are available to on-campus students as well. Individuals working in, or interested in learning more about, soil and water resource management can become certified in a body of knowledge in these specializations without formally pursuing graduate degrees if they so desire. These Certificate Programs are not to be confused with certification programs. The certificates are awarded by the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida.
The distance learning delivery mode allows students in remote locations to complete course assignments and communicate with faculty and other students anywhere and in their own time. The program maintains the high academic standards of the University of Florida. The Certificate Programs are designed for scientists, extension agents, consultants and others for professional development and continued education.
Program Details
Each certificate includes a total of 12 semester hours of credit. There are 2 core courses and 2 elective course requirements. The core and elective requirements, including syllabus and descriptions, can be found on the following page. View individual Certificate Program details and courses.
Eligibility
Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree. They may apply for admission to the UF Graduate School or they may be registered as non-degree seeking students. It is not necessary to be admitted to the Graduate School to earn a certificate, but students who later enroll in a graduate program may petition to transfer up to 15 UF graduate-level credit hours (grade B or better) to their graduate degree program. To qualify for a certificate, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better for the entire program. A grade of C in one course only will be accepted, providing the overall 3.0 average is maintained. No grade below C will be accepted.
Prerequisites and Computer Requirement
Prior to enrolling in any course, the student must ensure that either the prerequisites for the course, if any, have been met, or he or she must obtain approval from course instructor to waive the requirement. Students must have a PC with access to the internet and a UF Gatorlink account. High-speed connections to the internet are a prerequisite.
How to Enroll in Certificate Programs
(1) Apply. Submit signed application form for the desired Certificate Program and a copy of your current curriculum vitae or resume. For questions regarding Certificates contact the Distance Education Coordinator, Dr. Sabine Grunwald.
(2) Register. Register for courses as non-degree seeking student (if you only wish to pursue the Certificate) or as degree seeking student (if you are a current UF graduate student).
Note: To apply for both the Certificate Programs and a Distance Education Graduate Degree, you will need to submit a complete application to UF in addition to the Certificate Program application. For assistance with registration or application questions please contact Student Services, Rhiannon Pollard at (352) 392.1803 x 341.
(3) Request Certificate. After all course requirements are met for a given Certificate, you may request the Certificate award by submitting the Certificate Request Form. |
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