Course Descriptions for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Urban Food Systems

 

Core Courses

UFS 791 - Urban Agriculture*

2 Credit Hours

Students will become familiar with a wide variety of urban agriculture types and production systems utilized in urban settings. The course will include background readings, case studies, guest speakers, student-facilitated class discussion and lectures.

*cross-listed as HORT 791

 

UFS 794 - Urban Food Systems*

2 Credit Hours

This course will cover all components of urban food systems through the lens of food security, food justice, access, policy, and community planning. Students will gain skills in grant-writing, non-profit planning and management, and working with urban policy and planning boards.

*cross-listed as HORT 794

 

UFS 796 - Professional Development in Urban Food Systems*

1 Credit Hour

A team instructed seminar course that provides urban food systems students with a suite of skills complimentary to their research experience but still necessary for professional career success. Urban Food System students will be expected to enroll in this course 4 semesters.

*cross-listed as HORT 796

 

UFS 798 - Urban Food Systems Field Experience

1 Credit Hour

Students will engage in a work experience at Willow Lake Student Farm, Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center or another approved site. Three hours per week of field experience work is required.

 

Elective Courses

 

Contact Us

Semra Fetahovic
Program Coordinator, Urban Food Initiatives
Student Services
913-307-7373
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