Master of Science
Sustainable Food Systems
Support the strengthening of communities and their members by helping people re(build) healthy, just and sustainable food systems. In today’s world of complex food, nutrition, and agriculture systems, we need leaders with a deep knowledge of the economic, ecological, and social forces driving food systems. Our Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems prepares you for a graduate-level interdisciplinary understanding of sustainable agriculture and diets.
Our Program
Leaders in Food Systems
You'll have an opportunity to work with brilliant thought-leaders in Sustainable Food Systems including Program Director, Dr. Robin Currey. Dr. Currey is an ethnoecologist, the former Director of Mercy Corps in Kyrgyzstan, an international development and humanitarian organization, and the current non-executive Director for a Mercy Corps-founded bank. Dr. Currey's work has been widely published and she has made presentations of her research across the U.S. and throughout the world.
Optional Concentrations
Our program offers optional concentrations across three distinct areas of focus. Study Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity, Food Justice, or Food Entrepreneurship. Or, explore our MBA-MSFS dual-degree pathway.
Join Us For "Food Systems Friday" Webinar Series
Designed to make virtual connections and help communities through the COVID-19 crisis, the MSFS has presented weekly and bi-weekly "Food Systems Friday" Webinars on Fridays, starting at noon Pacific. Each episode features faculty and special guests from around the globe to explore many topics related to the creation of a more just and sustainable food system. Click to view an archive of all webinars in this series. For more information and to register, click here:
Tune Into Our New Podcast
The Capstone Podcast celebrates the creation of a more just and sustainable food system through interviews, stories, and experiences of students who are finishing up their MSFS degrees at Prescott College. You’ll also hear from their advisors, about the significance of their work in the context of creating food systems change.
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Ready to Learn More?
Connect with Mary Scarpa, Regional Director of Admissions, and advisor for students interested in pursuing a Masters of Science in Sustainable Food Systems and Masters of Business Administration in Sustainability Leadership at the Prescott College.