Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Introduction to selected foundational texts, research strategies, and disciplinary developments in food studies and food systems.

Research methods for graduate food studies introducing qualitative and quantitative methods, GIS, and food system assessments with emphasis on research design, data management, and writing a proposal.

Food consumption and production are explored in the context of community and environment with the application of ethical theories to broad food issues and challenges. Additional work required of graduate students.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Pre-planning for matching and securing a practicum. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Classic and contemporary debates within the political economy of agriculture and food. Explores peasant economies, agrarian questions, the capitalist development of agriculture, neoliberalization, governance, and politics of consumption.

Explores the relationship between human and environmental health outcomes and the history, structure, function and governance of the food system at global, national and subnational levels.

Dynamic evolution of human right to food, nutrition, and agriculture with case studies on, and research engagement in, contemporary application at national and global scale.

Advanced investigation of the relationship between the human right to adequate food and nutrition, and women's rights.

Introduction to theory of public policy illustrated with examples of a variety of food, nutrition, and agricultural policies. Historical development of policies. Legislative and regulatory issues.

Students participate in the practical functioning of food systems using learned competencies in an organization or other setting. Requires completion of core requirements and instructor consent.