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Sustainable Food Systems, Certificate


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Sustainable Food Systems
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Program Requirements

The certificate in sustainable food systems consists of 15 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be upper division.
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale), however, an overall average GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for courses completed for the certificate.
Required Course -- 3 credit hours
Elective Courses -- 12 credit hours
Students must choose four electives. A minimum of two courses must be selected from tier 1 core electives and no more than two courses from the same subject across both tiers 1 and 2 should be selected.
Tier 1 - Core Electives (choose at least two)
Tier 2 - Electives

Electives are not limited to courses from this list only. Other courses on food systems may be offered (special topics, etc.). Students may request to have those approved as an elective for this certificate by submitting a School of Sustainability petition: https://students.asu.edu/College_Standards_Petitions
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

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