Food Studies Minor
Syracuse University
Date Posted: May 5, 2019
Submitted by: Claire Pope
Sustainability Topics:
Curriculum,
Food & Dining
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Agriculture,
Urban, Community & Regional Planning
Tags:
food studies
Program Type: Minor
Description
Food Studies is one of the fastest-growing fields of study in North America. It has expanded to become a broad academic discipline, encompassing the study of food delivery systems, social stability, human rights, public health, human and landscape sustainability, and urban/regional design and planning.
As a food studies student at Syracuse, a students classroom might be in the experiential food laboratory one week, and the next week students will learn by doing at a local Community Supported Agriculture farm. Coursework and research opportunities will provide exposure to the urban design construction of food deserts, the complexity of domestic and foreign food aid, international food policy and local food governance systems, and much more.