All students must meet the Requirements for the Certificates of Graduate Study

Overview

The graduate certificate program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and competencies to transform food systems and society through agroecology. Rooted in theory from popular education and Participatory Action Research (PAR), the programs examine potential pathways, through agroecology, towards the transformation of food systems by integrating political, economic, social, and ecological perspectives.  

The Institute for Agroecology’s courses use interactive and creative approaches to teaching that generate dynamic learning communities amongst diverse cohorts of students, with participants from different geographies around the world. Through case studies, exploring the latest theoretical approaches, hearing from leading agroecologists, and opportunities to apply learning both individually and collectively, the program aims to inspire, inform and prepare students to become agents of change for a more just and sustainable food system. 

The micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology (mCGSA) is a 9-credit program that focuses on the three dimensions of agroecology: science, movement, and practice.

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology is managed by the UVM Institute for Agroecology (IFA) and is conferred by the Graduate School.

Specific Requirements

Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the micro-Certificate of Graduate Study

FOR CURRENT UVM STUDENTS: Students currently enrolled in a UVM master's or doctoral program must complete the online UVM Graduate Application. Letters of recommendation and transcripts are not required, and an application fee waiver can be provided.

FOR DUAL GRADUATE DEGREE/CERTIFICATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS: Students applying at the same time for a graduate degree program and a micro-Certificate of Graduate Study at UVM must first complete the online UVM Graduate Application for the degree program. Once accepted into the degree program applicants can then log back into the portal and choose the option to apply as a micro-certificate student. A fee waiver will be provided by the Graduate Admissions office.

FOR APPLICANTS TO MICRO-CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Applicants seeking to enroll in only a micro-Certificate of Graduate Study program must complete the online UVM Graduate Application and all associated requirements. This application will need to include official transcripts from an accredited university as well as 3 letters of recommendation. A bachelor's degree is required for admittance. Note: GRE is not required for applicants only intending to complete the mCGSA.

Minimum Degree Requirements

Completion of the following courses:

Requirement Description		Credits
ALE 6110	Transformative Agroecology	3
ALE 6120	Ecological Foundations of Agro	3
ALE 6140	Agroecol, Food Sov. & Soc Mov.	3