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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Food Security Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: HH-CERG-FSEC

College: College of Health and Human Services  
Department: 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 standards and application requirements specified in the Admissions  section 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 the CHHS Admissions website.

The graduate certificate in food security may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Certificate Requirements


Candidates must have 21 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work applied to the certificate, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate. Students should be familiar with the requirements for graduate certificates , which can be found in the AP.6 Graduate Policies  section of the University Catalog.

One of the following:


Elective (3 credits)


Total: 21 credits