Sustainable Food Systems

Earn your Sustainable Food Systems Degree!

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Sustainable Food Systems program is designed for a diverse student population, including those who are currently working within the food service industry and are interested in building upon their culinary skills in sustainable practices, as well as those with no culinary background. The program provides students with an overview of historical events that mark the Nation's current food model, in addition to alternative methods for altering this model and creating more sustainable foods. Courses include concepts supporting the real food movement, which represents reeducating the individual and the community on the way food is purchased, brought to the table, and consumed. In addition, courses will cover basic nutrition, organic foods production, gardening concepts, food preparation laws and sanitation guidelines, basic principles, and preparation techniques for the cooking and baking process. The program includes a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Sustainable Food.

CIPS Code: 19.0505

Program Notes:

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses required within the program.
* indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
xxx indicates any module.

Admission Criteria:

Formal application and admission into the Sustainable Food Systems program is required. Applications are available from a program advisor.

Required Courses		30-31
Certificate of Completion in Sustainable Food Systems		30-31
Restricted Electives:		9-12
Students must select 9-12 credits from the list of Restricted Electives:		9-12
AGSxxx	Any AGS Agricultural Science course(s) except course(s) used to satisfy Required Courses area
CULxxx	Any CUL Culinary Arts course(s) except course(s) used to satisfy Required Courses area
FONxxx	Any FON Food and Nutrition course(s) except course(s) used to satisfy Required Courses area
General Education Requirements:		18-22
General Education Core:		9-12
Course #	Course Title	Credits
First-Year Composition
ENG102* ENG111*	Met by ENG101* ENG1101 in the Required Courses area AND First-Year Composition ENG1102 (3) OR Technical and Professional Writing (3)	3
Oral Communication
COM100 COM110	Introduction to Human Communication COM1100 (3) OR Interpersonal Communication (3)	3
Critical Reading
CRE101* CRE111*	College Critical Reading (3) OR Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	3
Mathematics
MAT102	Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course	3
General Studies Distribution:		9-10
Humanities & Fine Arts
Any approved General Education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.		2-3
Natural Sciences
Course#	Course Title	Credits
BIO105 CHM107	Environmental Biology (4) OR Chemistry and Society (3)	3-4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECN211 ECN212	Macroeconomic Principles ECN2201 (3) OR Microeconomic Principles ECN2202 (3)	3
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The total amount of credits required for this degree is 60-62.
Minimum GPA: 2.00