Emphasis Development and Professional Pathways in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Catalog description

In this 1 credit required course, AGFS juniors convene as a cohort to develop their personal Student-Designed Emphases, a defining component of the AGFS major. Having completed the broad suite of AGFS Foundation Courses and at least some Program Electives by this time, AGFS juniors are well-positioned to reflect upon their evolving interests and chart a thoughtful, upper-level academic path that aligns with their personal and professional goals. Through writing prompts, facilitated peer-to-peer discussions, and faculty-guided development and revisioning of their written emphasis declarations, each student will learn to effectively articulate their area of focus within AGFS while honing their writing and communication skills. To help students connect their Emphases and professional aspirations to University resources, experiential opportunities, and the wide range of careers in the food system, weekly class time will feature interactive guest presentations from AGFS upperclassmen/alumni, program representatives, and food system practitioners.