Aquaculture and Aquarium Science Undergraduate Certificate
About the Aquaculture and Aquarium Science Undergraduate Certificate
An Aquaculture and Aquarium Science (AQS) certificate at 乐播传媒视频 Extension School (EXT) prepares learners at different stages to explore marine biology as a possible degree, add an aquaculture certification to your current degree, or prepare for work in the growing aquaculture and aquatic animal care fields. In this program, you will learn the skills you need to understand aquatic animal health and husbandry.
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Aquaculture and Aquarium Science Certificate Facts
Format
Online (asynchronous)
8 week courses
Credits Required
10 credits (10 one-credit courses)
Ways to Save
Discounts are available to residents of Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Glocester, and Pawtucket; veterans and active duty military; and corporate and community partners.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and our generous transfer credit policy may reduce the time needed to complete your academic program.
Contact EXT Admissions to learn more.
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Multiple start terms are available:
Fall Term: Two start dates (August and October)
Winter Term: One start date (January)
Spring Term: Two start dates (January and March)
Summer Term: Two start dates (May and July)
Become Certified for Aquaculture and Aquarium Science Fields
The Undergraduate Certificate in Aquaculture and Aquarium Science (AQS) has been developed in partnership with and utilizes their highly regarded curriculum. The certificate delivers 10 one-credit courses in water quality, fish anatomy and physiology, life support systems, quarantine and biosecurity, nutrition, and disease recognition. Offered fully online, this certificate provides intensive online training with a primary focus on aquatic animal health and husbandry.
Flexible Online Learning
Designed for learners at different stages, the program serves:
- High school students exploring marine biology
- Undergraduates at institutions without a marine focus
- Working professionals who want to retool for the growing aquaculture and aquatic animal care fields
- Recent graduates
- Career changers
The flexible online format enables students to build job-ready competencies on a manageable schedule, preparing them for roles in aquaculture farms, hatcheries, public aquaria, and aquatic animal care facilities.
Careers in a Growing Field
There is a large and growing interest in the topics of Aquaculture and Aquarium Science. Aquaculture now supplies over 50% of the seafood consumed globally, and Aquarium Science remains a valued area of interest as suggested by the growing international trade in ornamental species, the performance and expansion of public and private aquaria, and the use of aquatic organisms as biomedical research models.