Certificate in Food Studies

The OSUN Certificate in Food Studies provides a path for students to deepen their theoretical and applied knowledge of food studies with particular emphasis on sustainability and local practices. The Food Studies Certificate follows the combined scholar-practitioner pedagogical approach of the Center for Food Studies at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, featuring approved courses at OSUN campuses, “Courses-in-the-Field” offering students extensive experiences on site in agricultural spaces, and co-curricular hours in food-related work environments of the students’ choosing.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

All students enrolled in Undergraduate Certificate programs need to complete their certificate by Summer 2025. View the list of courses that meet the certificate requirements.

Students completing the Certificate in Food Studies will develop the capacity to:

1. Understand and appreciate the role of local food and agriculture in a global food system;
2. Teach and learn from others about the particularities and conditions of their own and others’ food systems;
3. Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on agriculture and food consumption;
4. Apply content and integrate knowledge in applied learning opportunities in food studies and related areas;
5. Consider or propose novel solutions to problems related to food (sustainability, access, etc.);
6. Identify cost-effective, ecological, socially just, and culturally competent food choices.

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any OSUN member campus are eligible to apply for the certificate.

Requirements

The OSUN Certificate in Food Studies is comprised of the following:
       • Core Course: "Sustainable Local Food in Global Context," a Network Collaborative Course currently offered each fall at Bard College at Simon's Rock, Central European University, and National Sun Yat Sen University (4 credits)
       • Courses-in-the-Field: In person at Bard College at Simon’s Rock Summer Session; possibly practicum courses at other partner campuses; 4 credits taken as 2 x 2-credit courses
       • Partner Courses: Offered at any OSUN partner institution, in person or remote; Courses-in-the-Field can meet 4 credits of this requirement; up to 4 credits can be from credit-bearing internships; total of 8 additional credits;
       • Hands-on Engagement: 100 hours, divided among at least two different sites/types of engagement (10 hours minimum per site). This can include internships, including credit-bearing ones, or paid work; credits are not required for this component, and cannot double count.

16 Total Credits

Leadership

Marynn Tebben, Director, Center of Food Studies, Bard College at Simon's Rock
[email protected]

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