Program Overview

Aquaculture (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture is for working professionals and international students who want additional graduate experience on a flexible schedule. The program supports research and training in aquatic food production systems, with a special emphasis in arid environments and developing countries. Current research includes rearing fish and shrimp in irrigation systems; fish and shrimp nutrition and pathology; reuse of effluents as fertilizers for field crops; and improving soils with fish waste. Other topics include sustainable systems, including aquaponics and integrated multitrophic aquaculture. The graduate certificate makes you a competitive candidate for many roles in the rapidly growing field.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.