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Food Sustainability and Security Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

The certificate provides a foundation in sustainability principles and economics with specialised analysis of food systems, policy, public health, food safety and food security. It is designed for audiences from a wide range of backgrounds with career interests in food sustainability and security.

Faculty: Patel College of Global Sustainability  |  Department: Dean's Office  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Required: Concepts and Principles of Sustainability and Economics and Finance for Sustainability; one of Sustainable Food Production or The Future of Food; and one of Bioresources for a Sustainable Future, Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals or Waste Not, Want Not.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate programme group (USF): applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate, and meet University graduate admission requirements including English proficiency minimums. Applications are due June 1 (fall), October 15 (spring) and February 15 (summer). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 12 credit hours

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