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Overview
An area of concentration in sustainable food and agriculture combines curriculum from the physical sciences related to agriculture, ecology, geology, and plant and animal sciences; social sciences related to markets, social and political stratification, and international relations; and humanistic scholarship related to the relationship between food and culture or agriculture and food ethics.
The sustainable food and agriculture area of concentration is not an established major within a particular discipline at UMN Morris. Rather, this area of concentration was developed by environmental studies faculty who selected the academic curriculum and course requirements for it. To declare a sustainable food and agriculture area of concentration as your major, please reach out to one of the faculty associated with sustainable food and agriculture.
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
If you’re interested in pursuing this area of concentration, you will need to work with a sustainable food and agriculture faculty member to have it approved. The following requirements and courses can be used to guide the development of your sustainable food and agriculture area of concentration.
- Complete a minimum of 56 credits of coursework, at least 22 of which must be upper division (3000- and 4000-level) courses.
- Complete a capstone experience.
Recommended Required Courses
- BIOL 1111. Fundamentals of Genetics, Evolution, and Development (3 credits)
- BIOL 2101. Evolution of Biodiversity (4 credits)
- ECON 1111. Principles of Economics (4 credits)
- ENGL 2106. Topics in Writing: The Environmental Imagination or PHIL 2114. Environmental Ethics (4 credits)
- ENST 1101. Environmental Problems & Policy (4 credits)
- ENST 3988. Environmental Studies Pre-Internship Seminar (1 credit)
- ENST 3989. Environmental Studies Post-Internship Seminar (1 credit)
- GEOL 1101. Physical Geology (4 credits)
- STAT 1601. Introduction to Statistics or STAT 2601. Statistical Methods (4 credits)
- ENST 4901. Senior Capstone Experience (4 credits)
Recommended Additional Courses
Lower Division (up to 8 credits)
- Introduction to Organic Animal Production (3 credits)
- ENST 2102. Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems (3 credits)
- ENST 2201. Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture (2 credits)
- NAIS 2216. Food & Relationality (4 credits)
Upper Division (complete at least 16 credits)
- ANTH 3204. Culture, Food, and Agriculture (4 credits)
- Organic Animal Management (3 credits)
- BBE 3201. Sustainability of Food Systems: A Life Cycle Perspective (3 credits)
- BIOL 3131. Ecology (4 credits)
- BIOL 4355. Ecology of Agriculture (4 credits)
- ENST 3001. Water Resources Policy (4 credits)
- ENST 3002. Food Access (4 credits)
- ENST 3101. Industrial Ecology (4 credits)
- FREN 3408. Medieval and Early Modern Studies: Food in Life and Literature (4 credits)
- POL 3272. Making Environmental Public Policy (4 credits)
- SOC 3408. Food, Water, and Justice (4 credits)
Costs and Scholarships
Costs at a Glance
The University of Minnesota Morris is a national public liberal arts college committed to making a high-quality education available to students from across the country. Expenses for housing, meals, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and personal expenditures can vary.
Use our net price calculator to estimate your cost of attendance
Sustainable Food & Agriculture Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of financial aid awarded to you and are often based on specific criteria, such as your major, GPA, or financial need.
Research and Engagement
Research Opportunities for Students
The Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) offers students an opportunity to present research plus scholarly and creative work. Types of presentations include posters, oral presentations, and short or abbreviated theatrical, dance, or musical performances.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.
The University of Minnesota Morris offers the Morris Academic Partnership (MAP) program, in which faculty select academically talented, qualified second-year and third-year students to assist them in scholarly and creative projects. Selected MAP students undertake assignments intended to enhance their intellectual competence and increase their interest in graduate or professional study.
Engagement Opportunities for Students
As a UMN Morris student, there are many ways to engage in your field of study—or outside of it. Regardless, you’ll be able to apply what you’re learning in the classroom in various ways, whether it’s through mentoring other students, working an internship, or getting involved with a club or student organization.
