BSc in Sustainable Food Systems in Charlotte United States | Johnson & Wales University

The Sustainable Food Systems bachelor's program caters to environmentally-conscious students eager to drive transformation in industrial food systems, creating more adaptable, self-sustaining networks that benefit communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. Through hands-on experiences like farm tours, waterfront visits, and professional kitchen work, students study food literacy, cultural influences, public health considerations, and policy frameworks. The curriculum highlights the examination of regional food networks, societal frameworks, and distribution channels in connection with the financial aspects of food production. Generous elective options allow students to specialize in environmental sustainability, policy and activism, sustainable culinary practices, public health, logistics management, or developmental writing. This immersive program operates at the crossroads of food equity, ecological conservation, economic independence, and governance, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding local food systems.
Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to: Evaluate how policy shifts impact food networks, Implement sustainable agriculture and culinary principles to address food system challenges, Champion sustainable food initiatives across different platforms, and Develop innovative approaches to food sustainability problems.
Policy and Advocacy - Exclusive to the Providence Campus.
Writing for Development - Exclusive to the Providence Campus