Tailor your education to propel positive environmental change.
Credential Type
Undergraduate Degree
Cost (2024)
$12,721 / semester
Delivery Format
Online / Hybrid
Program Length
126 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
No degree required
Outcomes
Equip yourself to advocate for food and environmental justice.
Purpose
Gain expertise in policy development for equity in food access.
Reasons Why
Develop a nuanced, interdisciplinary perspective on sustainability.
Overview
This undergraduate degree prepares students from all backgrounds for a career protecting the environment and improving access to healthy food.
The core curriculum includes courses from all academic departments in ACES. This allows you to explore a variety of fields related to food security, environmental advocacy, and social contexts. Once you decide which areas interest you most, you can customize your education to align with your career goals.
This multidisciplinary program is ideal for students who want to study many different aspects of sustainable food supply chains. Customize your own path, or choose from:
- Policy and law
- Climate change and society
- Food production systems
- Resources and influence
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this certificate, you will:
- Build a solid foundation in environmental science
- Analyze the scientific, social, political, and economic impacts of climate change
- Embrace diverse cultural perspectives and identities
- Investigate policies and laws of food security, sustainability, and justice
- Design creative solutions for real-world sustainability issues
- Pursue hands-on learning through internships, research, study abroad, and local community opportunities.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
Course Details
The Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems BS is a 126-hour degree program. A minimum of 126 credit hours are required for graduation, including General Education Requirements and the SFES Core Curriculum.
How to Enroll
Applying for this Degree
This is an on-campus degree that includes many courses which can be completed 100% online.
LEARN MORE
- View Program Costs
- Connect with Dr. Jack McCoy, Director of Sustainability in Food and Environmental Systems Program
- Apply through University of Illinois Admissions
Explore ACES Online
Our online education is flexible and accessible, enabling learners to advance their careers, develop new skills, and connect with peers.