Sustainable Food Systems B.A.

Curriculum

A total of 120 credits is required for graduation. At least 30 credits must be at the 300-level or above. A minimum 2.0 GPA overall and in the concentration is required.

Course Requirements

Introduction to SFS (12-13 credits minimum). These courses provide the essential framework for understanding food systems and human nutrition.

         Introduction to Sustainable Food System — Choose one:

  •  AFS/AVS/PLS 132G: Intro to Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, & Society
  •  SAF 101G: Confronting Grand Challenges in Food Systems

Sustainability for the Common Good: SAF305 or a similar course.

         The Problem of Hunger in the US: HSS/PSY 130G

Sustainable Production. — Choose one:

  • AFS 105G/106: Food from the Sea:
  •  AVS 101/102
  •  AVS 101/102: Introduction to Animal Science
  • PLS 150: Plants, People & the Planet

Supporting Knowledge (6 credits)

  • EEC 105: Introduction to Resource Economics
  • NUT 207: General Nutrition

Food & Society (6 credits)

  • APG/GWS/SOC 308: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Cultures
  • SAF 383: Food Justice

Internship or Special Project (3 credits)

Capstone (3 credits) — Choose one:

SAF 400G: Urban Agriculture: Policy, Planning, & Design

PLS 385: Agroecology & Global Food Systems

AFS 440: Aquatic Food Production in the Philippines

Food System Related Electives. At least 6 credits of approved electives at the 300 level or above.