Degree Options
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Program offers two degree options: an Honours BSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Science, and an Honours BA in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Studies. These degrees share several core courses that together provide a foundation in the principles and practices of agricultural production and food consumption. Each of these degrees also include an array of required and elective courses, focusing on either the scientific dimensions of agriculture and food (for BSc students), or on their social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions (for BA students).
Courses for the Honours BSc degree are organized in terms of the following three themes:
- Interdisciplinary core courses on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, emphasizing scientific perspectives
- Courses in environmental science, biology, geography and other sciences that provide a foundation for advanced scientific study of agriculture and food
- Specialized agricultural and environmental science courses, on topics such as agricultural entomology, nutrient management, and the implications of climate change for agriculture.
Courses for the Honours BA degree are organized in terms of the following three themes:
- Interdisciplinary core courses on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, emphasizing social, political, economic and cultural perspectives
- Courses in environmental studies and international development studies that provide a foundation for study of the human dimensions of agriculture and food
- Specialized courses in a variety of disciplines, including Anthropology, Geography, History and Indigenous Studies, that provide a range of opportunities to study specific aspects of agriculture and food
Specialization in Small-Scale Farming
Dig deeper into sustainable, regenerative farming practices through real-world experiences in farming, marketing, distribution, and food preparation. In this specialization, you’ll earn more than 240 hours of hands-on farming experience through an intensive field course, learning directly from experts in the field and building your network in the agriculture sector.
Honours BSc Degree in SAFS
This degree is an integrated and interdisciplinary program of study that focuses on the science of agricultural production and food consumption.
Honours BA Degree in SAFS
This degree is an integrated and interdisciplinary program of study that focuses on the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of agriculture and food. It presents global, Canadian, and local perspectives, building on a foundation of concepts and techniques of environmental studies and their application to agriculture and food systems.