Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems (12 - Unit Practice Track)

Clark University

The Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems prepares students to tackle the social and ecological complexities that create food insecurity. Food is a fundamental human right and central to sustainable, equitable, and just community development. Food is more than nutrients – it is an ecological relationship and an expression of cultural values. Are you ready to engage the complex social and ecological dynamics of local food systems Are you looking for ways to contribute to innovative initiatives and social movements for food security, sovereignty, and justiceClark’s Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems will help you build the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to connect your career and your values. Our graduates work across the globe – in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors – to enhance sustainability and justice within food systems.By taking foundational courses in social and environmental science and developing expertise in project management and monitoring and evaluation, students are prepared to transform institutions and systems to produce equitable and sustainable outcomes. Our dynamic studio courses and Global Learning Collaboratives provide hands-on experiences and know-how to take action.STEM Designated Program. If you are an international student with a Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems, you may be eligible to work in the US for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).12-unit practice track completed in four semesters, with students engaging in a Global Learning Collaborative, either domestically or internationally (Fall start only)