About the course

Earn a bachelor's degree and/or an associate in applied science (AAS) degree in Food Studies. This program is open to adults, transfer students, and other nontraditional undergraduates. Explore the connections between food, culture, social policy, and the environment as you enter or advance your career in the food sector. Led by our expert faculty, explore subjects ranging from food systems and food media to global food security and public health issues like obesity and malnutrition.

　　New York City is your laboratory for learning, providing unparalleled opportunities to explore contemporary food issues. The city has one of the largest wholesale food markets in the nation and is headquarters to numerous NGOs with interests in food, health, and the environment. Internships, apprenticeships, self-directed learning, and other professional experiences let you apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. The Food Studies program also maintains collaborations with GrowNYC, Edible magazine, the Street Vendor Project, Family Cook Productions, the Restaurant Opportunities Center, and the James Beard Foundation.

　　A degree in food studies prepares you to begin or advance your career in the food sector, in areas including food policy research and advocacy, environmentally sustainable agriculture, urban policy analysis and management, food marketing and distribution, food media, public relations, business administration for governments and NGOs, culinary journalism, and food and culinary businesses. AAS students can also proceed to earn a BA or BS in Food Studies or a related discipline at The New School. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	New York
Summer (June), 2024	New York
Fall (August), 2024	New York
Spring (January), 2025	New York
Summer (June), 2025	New York
Fall (August), 2025	New York
Spring (January), 2026	New York
Summer (June), 2026	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The New School

All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts. If you are currently in school, submit transcripts for all coursework taken to date. An application will not be considered complete until all official transcripts have been received and processed by The Office of Admission. Freshman applicants must provide their high school transcript or qualified GED, TASC, or HiSET scores. Applicants who have attended multiple high schools may submit only the graduating school’s official transcript as long as all prior coursework from the previous school(s) is reflected on that transcript. The minimum score required for TOEFL (IB) is 88, for IELTS is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The New School. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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