If you’re passionate about food, health and the environment, explore Montclair State University’s Sustainable Food Practices Certificate. This STEM-Designated Degree Program will give you the knowledge and skills to make an impact in the future of food, food ethics and sustainability. In this program, you’ll explore the connections between food production, waste, ethics and sustainability while examining how food is grown, processed, marketed and consumed. You’ll also critically evaluate alternative food systems and develop policies to improve sustainability across industries, including restaurants, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and produce.
As a unique advantage, you can also earn an optional Foodservice Sustainability Certificate through the Green Restaurant Association (GRA)—a respected nonprofit certifier with over 30 years of leadership in sustainable foodservice.
Even better, all coursework from this certificate can be applied toward Montclair’s M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, giving you the flexibility to continue your graduate education.
Program Highlights
- Learn the science and ethics behind sustainable food systems
- Analyze industry practices and develop solutions for the future of food
- Earn a dual credential with the GRA Foodservice Sustainability Certificate
- Apply credits toward Montclair’s M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science
Note: A U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees should review U.S. degree equivalency requirements on the international student application page.
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