Urban Food Systems Certificate Program

Urban Food Systems Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate

Gain a systems-level understanding of urban food systems and the cultural, political, environmental and economic roles within them.

Urban food systems have increasing importance in the world. Our current food system has supported a fast-growing population, economic development and urbanization worldwide. The world population is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 and 80% will be living in cities. Because of this, we must answer the question about how to feed cities in a just, sustainable and culturally appropriate manner when faced with looming climate change, widening inequality and worsening world hunger problems.

This interdisciplinary certificate program is designed for for professionals with a bachelor's degree who want to increase their knowledge about urban food systems and current issues around them or current K-State graduate students who want to add expertise in urban food systems.

*This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. This number is the online graduate rate and does not include any course, department or college fees; online fees; and also my vary depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress.

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If you're ready to become a student at K-State Olathe, complete the application documents in the link below. We're here if you have questions.

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Connect with Nicole, your student success coach for this program. She can answer your questions about the application process, classes, scholarships, careers and more.

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	Eleni Pliakoni, Ph.D. Program Director
	Semra Fetahovic Program Coordinator for the Urban Food Systems Initiative Email Semra
	Nicole Bedard Student Success Coach 913-307-7349 Email Nicole Schedule an appointment with Nicole