BS in Environmental Science: Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
Our environmental science concentration in food systems and sustainable agriculture answers the growing call to evaluate and redesign our food and farming systems. This program prepares students to develop innovative, sustainable food production and distribution approaches that protect the environment and improve access to healthy food. Students learn in the classroom and through hands-on projects in the community, developing the skills to make a difference for people and the natural world.
Students gain hands-on experience with environmentally sustainable food production.
Program Highlights
- Experience state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-campus farm, greenhouse, aquaponic and hydroponic systems, and mushroom lab.
- Advance interdisciplinary, community-engaged research that furthers food system sustainability and justice.
- Engage in real-world learning with community partners in Chicago, a world leader in urban agriculture and innovation.
- Develop in-demand skills that are tailored to food systems jobs.
- Explore career paths through internal and external internships.
Careers
The BS in Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture prepares students for careers in:
- Government agencies
- Urban food production
- Education
- Food tech - product research and development
- Non-profit organizations, outreach and extension
And pursue advanced study in:
- Environmental science and policy
- Agricultural ecology
- Natural resource management
- Law or urban/regional planning
Curriculum
Students studying Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture build upon a solid foundation of environmental science, gain experience in designing and managing agricultural ecosystems, develop quantitative skills in evaluating ecosystem processes and services, and practice making management and policy recommendations based on available data.
Visit the course catalog to view the curriculum.
Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
Our environmental science concentration in food systems and sustainable agriculture answers the growing call to evaluate and redesign our food and farming systems. This program prepares students to develop innovative, sustainable food production and distribution approaches that protect the environment and improve access to healthy food. Students learn in the classroom and through hands-on projects in the community, developing the skills to make a difference for people and the natural world.
Curriculum
Students studying Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture build upon a solid foundation of environmental science, gain experience in designing and managing agricultural ecosystems, develop quantitative skills in evaluating ecosystem processes and services, and practice making management and policy recommendations based on available data.
Visit the course catalog to view the curriculum.
Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources: