Frequently Asked Questions
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DO I HAVE TO GO TO GAINESVILLE OR ANOTHER SPECIFIC LOCATION TO TAKE THE CLASSES?
No, FIDA courses are offered entirely online.
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IS THIS COURSE EQUIVALENT TO AN ANIMAL SCIENCE OR SIMILAR BACHELOR DEGREE?
No. FIDA is an education program offered through UF/IFAS Extension.
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DO I HAVE TO TAKE ALL THE COURSES TO GET A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION?
No, students may take as many or as few courses as they wish. A certificate of completion will be given after each individual course is completed.
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WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO APPLY TO FIDA?
There are no specific prerequisites. Previous background or experience with dairy cattle or other livestock species is encouraged.
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IF I AM AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, DO I HAVE TO TAKE AN ENGLISH TEST (I.E. TOEFL) TO APPLY TO FIDA?
An English test is not necessary; however, students must be able to understand English in order to be able to complete the courses.