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Gain a strong foundation in sustainability and sustainable food systems with the online Bachelor of Science in sustainable food systems. Using a holistic systems approach, this degree helps you discover the complex connections between food, policy, economic opportunity, natural resources and social equity.
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Next start date: 08/20/2020
Total classes: 31
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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The current food systems landscape is changing in new and exciting ways. The online sustainable food systems degree prepares you to understand the current landscape and participate in shaping it from an interdisciplinary perspective.
In this program, you’ll learn how to assess, analyze and create policies and processes related to food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, food equity and economic development. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose a focus area to specialize the degree to your area of interest. Your focus area can help you build on a solid foundation in sustainability and sustainable food systems. It can also help you hone career options by gaining knowledge in a specific area.
As part of the educational mission of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University’s online sustainable food systems degree is offered as a collaboration of the School of Sustainability, College of Health Solutions and Morrison School of Agribusiness.
Sustainable food is food that satisfies human needs while making the most efficient use of nonrenewable and on-farm resources. Sustainable food enhances environmental quality by protecting the diversity of plants and animals. It also contributes to local economies and improves societal quality of life by protecting natural resources and providing safe, healthy products.
The courses in this program help you develop a holistic understanding of sustainable food systems. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including agriculture, nutrition, policy, planting, production, economics, environmental and societal issues.
You’ll have a variety of potential career opportunities upon graduation from this online sustainable food systems degree program. Depending on your area of focus and your interests, you may pursue one of the following careers.
The leader and architect of this program is Kathleen Merrigan, former U.S. Deputy Secretary and chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and an internationally renowned expert on food systems and sustainability. ASU’s School of Sustainability recruits faculty from the finest minds and practitioners in sustainability science, business, governance and mission-driven organizations. They cover a vast array of disciplines, such as business and policy, renewable energy and environmental science. Through use-inspired research, our faculty strives to make our world more sustainable.
The leader and architect of this program is Kathleen Merrigan, former U.S. Deputy Secretary and chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and an internationally renowned expert on food systems and sustainability. ASU’s School of Sustainability recruits faculty from the finest minds and practitioners in sustainability science, business, governance and mission-driven organizations. They cover a vast array of disciplines, such as business and policy, renewable energy and environmental science. Through use-inspired research, our faculty strives to make our world more sustainable.
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You can still earn your way into this program through the Earned Admission Pathway. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
You can still earn your way into this program through the Earned Admission Pathway. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report. We’ve also received accolades from other prestigious organizations, showcasing our commitment to excellence across all disciplines.
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