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Program Overview

The PhD in Food Systems combines a comprehensive investigation of food systems and a commitment to developing methods for solving the current problems of the food system through a cohort intensive experience. Every year, the food systems cohort will work together to address problems and devise potential solutions through an oral competency examination. Students then move towards disciplinary depth and mastery by designing a course of study with a dissertation committee and developing a research proposal as part of a qualifying exam.

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The PhD in Food Systems combines a comprehensive investigation of food systems and a commitment to developing methods for solving the current problems of the food system through a cohort intensive experience. Every year, the food systems cohort will work together to address problems and devise potential solutions through an oral competency examination. Students then move towards disciplinary depth and mastery by designing a course of study with a dissertation committee and developing a research proposal as part of a qualifying exam.

Curriculum

Required core courses

• FS 6400 - Food Systems & Society
• FS 6450 - Food Systems & Science
• FS 6475 - Food Systems & Policy
• FS 6520 - Research Design Seminar
• FS 6810 - Issues & Solutions Seminar
• FS 6600 or EDLP 7090 - Dissertation Writing Seminar

Deadlines

January 15

Admissions

• GPA of 3.00 or higher
• TOEFL or IELTS exam scores must be submitted if you are an international student.
• Completion of a college-level statistics course. If this information is not clearly listed on a college transcript, you will need to provide additional documentation as evidence that you have fulfilled this requirement.
• A letter of support from a Food Systems Faculty member who agrees to serve as primary advisor during enrollment in the PhD Program.

Costs and Funding

We do not admit students to the PhD program unless we can guarantee funding for at least 5 years. In years 4 and 5, it is the student's advisor who is responsible for securing funding. Funding includes a stipend and tuition waiver. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you would like more information.