A minor is a secondary field of study designed to complement your major, typically requiring at least 15 credit hours. Minors provide a broader understanding of a subject area and can help you develop additional skills that enhance your career prospects. A minor must be combined with a major/degree program and is noted on your official UF transcript.

A certificate is a shorter, more specialized program that focuses on a specific industry or skill set, typically 9-12 credit hours. Certificates often provide hands-on, career-focused knowledge and can be a great way to gain expertise in a targeted area without committing to a full minor or major. It can be combined with a major/degree program or pursued as a stand-alone option. A certificate is noted on your official UF transcript.

Essentially, a minor broadens your academic background, while a certificate homes in on specific skills.

A minor or certificate can increase your marketability. The College of Health & Human Performance offers practical learning opportunities to you—wherever you might be in your educational journey. Explore our robust certificate and minor program offerings to get a glimpse at how you can make yourself an even more marketable professional in your field.

Courses include a focus on the growth of individual and group dynamics through critical thinking, so that students can become leaders, decision makers and entrepreneurs and create change in an ever-evolving industry.

To apply for a minor, schedule time with an HHP advisor. 

If you’d like to apply for an undergraduate certificate,

If you’d like to apply for a graduate certificate,