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Food Studies

Undergraduates enrolled in other majors and schools at NYU are welcome to minor in Food Studies. This 16-credit minor provides you with a basic understanding of the cultural and sociological aspects of food production and consumption. If you wish to declare a minor in Food Studies, you must meet with an academic advisor to enroll in restricted courses and discuss course selection.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Minor in Food Studies

Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
16

What You'll Learn

The 16-credit minor in Food Studies explores the cultural and sociological aspects of food production and consumption, preparing you to explore the food system as it relates to politics, policy, and identity. In addition to foundational courses in food and food issues and food science, students can also choose electives in areas like food history, photography, management, and systems.

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
FOOD-UE 71Fd Issues of Cont Societ4
NUTR-UE 85Intro to Foods and Food Science3
FOOD-UE 1051Food and Identity4
Elective Options
Select five credits of the following:5
NUTR-UE 91
Food Management Theory
FOOD-UE 1033
Food Systems: Food and Agriculture
FOOD-UE 1130
Commun Workshop in Foods & Nutrition
FOOD-UE 1135
Essentials of Cuisine:
FOOD-UE 1180
Food and Nutrition Global Society
FOOD-UE 1183
Techin/Regional Cuisine 1
FOOD-UE 1204
Food in The Arts:
FOOD-UE 1210
Introduction to Food History
FOOD-UE 1217
Advanced Foods: 1
Total Credits16
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Prerequisite: NUTR-UE 85 Intro to Foods and Food Science

College of Arts & Science students may take: ANTH-UA 1 Culture, Power, Society and a 2-credit course from the list to complete their requirement.

Questions 

If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Domingo Piñero at domingo.pinero@nyu.edu.

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