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    ÀÇÓѸ£Àû Applied Food Studies Bachelor’s Degree

  • Make a Difference in the World Through Food

    You love food, value how it is grown and sourced, and want to have an impact on how it’s perceived, distributed, and enjoyed throughout the world. ÀÇÓѸ£Àû’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Food Studies is made for you. Offered at our New York campus, this innovative program will prepare you to become a responsible leader in areas like food systems, media, sustainability, education, and advocacy through hands-on learning experiences with our accomplished faculty.

    Highlights:

    • Gain a clear understanding of food policy, ethics, and ecology, as well as agriculture, sustainability, food systems, and world cuisines and cultures.
    • Develop leadership and communication skills that will enable you to explain complex food-related concepts and influence public opinion.
    • Gain real-world experience through a paid internship semester at one of ÀÇÓѸ£Àû’s 2,000+ food industry partners. (Already have experience? Check out our Turbo Option.)
    • Apply your advanced knowledge of local and global food issues and food history to current events.
    • Choose a focused concentration that aligns with your career goals, such as farm-to-table or a global cuisine, and expand your world view with a travel abroad experience.
    • Connect with 140+ companies hiring at ÀÇÓѸ£Àû Career Fair, including Baldor, Blackberry Farm, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Food+ at Google, Food Corps, Gordon’s Foodservice, and Wegmans.

    Ready to get started? Apply Today!

    Get Involved in the Big Business of Food

    Companies are increasingly in need of experts knowledgeable about food policy, systems management, sustainability, and global distribution. After you graduate, your degree will help you pursue a career in:

    • Advocacy groups such as the Consumer’s Union, the Food Research and Action Center, and Greenpeace
    • Communications, public relations, and marketing
    • Eco-tourism
    • Education
    • Health agencies such as the American Public Health Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, National Institutes of Health, and Public Health Association of New York City
    • Policymaking groups such as the United Nations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Global Health Council
    • Production, sales, and sourcing of products for farm-to-table
    • Food industry associations such as the Food Marketing Institute, National Dairy Council, and Council for Responsible Nutrition

    With so many possibilities, our staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the ÀÇÓѸ£Àû network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.

    is as diverse as it is extensive. They’ve found success doing what they love. Now it’s your turn.

    Curriculum

    Students taking the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Food Studies program may choose one of two area of focus: Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.

    The 126-credit BPS in Applied Food Studies, Culinary Arts focus includes:

    • 51 credits in culinary arts requirements
    • 33 credits in liberal arts requirements
    • 3 credits in liberal arts electives
    • 6 credits in business management requirements
    • 21 credits in applied food studies requirements
    • 6 credits in applied food studies electives
    • 6 credits in free electives

    The 126-credit BPS in Applied Food Studies, Baking and Pastry Arts focus includes:

    • 52.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
    • 31.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
    • 3 credits in liberal arts electives
    • 6 credits in business management requirements
    • 21 credits in applied food studies requirements
    • 6 credits in applied food studies electives
    • 6 credits in free electives

    You will get an ideal mix of courses in areas like food anthropology, ecology, history, governmental policies, and sustainability that build upon the knowledge gained from ÀÇÓѸ£Àû’s hands-on culinary or baking and pastry arts core. Together, they will give you the perspective needed for careers that focus on food as a window into economics, culture, class, and politics.

    The curriculum features a semester-long internship experience, as well as your choice among several optional, specialized study concentration, including Advanced Wine and Beverage, Asian Cuisine, Farm-to-Table, and many more.

    Requirements for Admissions

    • A high school diploma or GED credential.
    • This program is offered for in-person, full-time study at ÀÇÓѸ£Àû’s New York campus. Students who complete associate degree programs at our other campuses may transfer to earn their bachelor’s degree.

    How to Apply

    Culinary School Costs

    ÀÇÓѸ£Àû is very committed to making your ÀÇÓѸ£Àû education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and here’s even better news—more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.

    Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college. No matter what your individual circumstances are, we will work with you to help make attending ÀÇÓѸ£Àû an affordable investment in your future in the world of food.

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  • School of Liberal Arts and Food Studies Gonfalon

    School of Liberal Arts and Food Studies

    The School of Liberal Arts and Food Studies features a forward-thinking and globally significant course of study in a broad range of topics essential to today’s food world. The diverse knowledge of our faculty and extraordinary hands-on field experiences provide valuable new insights and perspectives to students who are ready to change the world. The curriculum continually draws from the ground-breaking findings of ÀÇÓѸ£Àû’s annual Menus of Change and Worlds of Flavor initiatives, where global leaders come together to advance vital concepts such as plant-forward and sustainability. Learn more about our faculty >
  • Join ÀÇÓѸ£Àû Professor Dr. Maureen Costura as she takes you on an up-close tour of the college’s apiary. This project, part of the Applied Food Studies degree program, is an exciting experience for students who are studying the role, benefits, and challenges of pollinators in the ecology of our food systems.

     
  • Cool Courses You’ll Take…

    Cool Courses in Applied Food Studies

    Make a difference in the world through food in ÀÇÓѸ£Àû applied food studies degree program, with courses that may surprise you.

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  • Dr. Maureen Costura, ÀÇÓѸ£Àû Assistant Professor—Liberal Arts, ÀÇÓѸ£Àû applied food studies

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    Dr. Maureen Costura
    Professor—Liberal Arts
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    Dr. Taylor Reid
    Professor—Liberal Arts
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