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.
Certificate 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.
Specific Requirements
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 |