2012-2013 University Catalog
Food Security Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: HH-CERG-FSEC
Unit: Nutrition and Food Studies
The graduate certificate in food security provides knowledge and tools in the areas of nutrition, food studies, geography, and geoinformation science to prepare students for careers in food security and safety. The program includes courses in nutrition, food security, food safety, and GIS and remote sensing, and the program will give students insight into the determinants of food security in developing and industrialized countries, the roots of vulnerabilities of populations most at-risk, and programs involved in food security research and interventions worldwide.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission standard and application requirements specified in the Admission chapter of the catalog and must apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, please refer to Graduate Application Database.
The graduate certificate in food security may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. |