Ideal for students and professionals who are considering a career change or seeking to enhance their credentials, the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies program at Boston University’s Metropolitan College provides a solid foundation in food studies and connections to a vibrant food-focused community of scholars and students.
The four-course Food Studies certificate is a good choice for those who may not be in a position to commit to a full degree program. In addition, because the certificate program shares courses that are part of the required curriculum for the Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy, Food Studies certificate students who apply and are accepted into the degree program may apply 16 credits toward their degree requirements.
Learning Outcomes: Interdisciplinary and holistic approaches to the study of food through a liberal arts perspective; Advanced knowledge of social theory applicable to food studies; An ability to critically analyze current and foundational issues in food studies and food systems; Research skills in food studies and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for interdisciplinary food studies research; Competence in the written and oral presentation of complex ideas and arguments in scholarly and professional contexts.
January 2025
Metropolitan College
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor,
BOSTON,
Massachusetts,
02215, United States
Students must have attended in college or university from a recognized institution.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Recommended minimum overall TOEFL score or MyBest score for all programs: 100 on the iBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Recommended minimum IELTS score for all programs: 7.0 overall.
Duolingo English Test: Recommended minimum Duolingo score: 130
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.