About the course

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. This program can be completed online and on-campus. Students will interact regularly with each other and leaders in the field. 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: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2024	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2024	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2025	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2025	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2025	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2026	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2026	Manhattan

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kansas State University

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. Undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field equivalent to that acquired by a graduate of Kansas State University, or evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program, and 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. iBT TOEFL (internet based) - 79, TOEFL (PBT) - 550, IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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