Graduate Certificate in Urban Food Systems

This 12-credit interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Urban Food Systems (UFS) is designed for graduate students and professionals that wish to demonstrate proficiency in UFS. Through the 6-credits of core courses and 6-credits of electives students will learn-

a systems perspective to understand the urban environment and its cultural, political, environmental, and economic roles in urban food systems
the inter-relationships within urban food systems, specifically among diet, food production, the environment, climate, and public health
approaches to urban food crop production
selected skills (grant writing, fundraising, non-profit management, advocacy, communication, evidence-based decision rules) as a community organizer, educator, or leader in urban food systems.

Applicants, including current K-State students, must upload copies of transcripts.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.
Letters of Recommendation
IBT TOEFL (internet based)- 79, 550 on PBT
IELTS academic test- 6.5