University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 82 courses 120 total credits
This interdisciplinary, interdepartmental program in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is grounded in the framework integrates three conceptual “pillars”: environmental stewardship, economic profitability, and social responsibility. Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems core courses are designed to integrate these perspectives at the introductory, intermediate, and capstone levels. The remainder of the curriculum leverages external courses within each of these “three pillars” of sustainability, in addition to UK Core and premajor requirements. Specialty support credits are recommended along two tracks: 1) Farming Systems – for students seeking focus on sustainable production methods and biophysical systems; and 2) Community Food Systems – for students seeking focus on food systems issues beyond the “farm gate”, including access, food security, and hunger issues. Experiential learning is emphasized throughout the program, through the course work and faculty advising directing independent research (395-level) and EXP 399 credit, as well as Education Abroad offerings. Graduates of the B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems are prepared for careers in farming, the non-profit sector, Cooperative Extension, local government, on-farm conservation service providers, and graduate studies in their track area. Graduation Requirements Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours with at least 45 credit hours from courses at the 300 level or above.
| Premajor | 18 credits |
| Major | 42 credits |
| Specialty Support | 21 credits |
| Elective | 12 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
UK Core Requirements
Premajor Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 148 | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 152 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| CHE 104 | Introductory General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 108 | Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry without Laboratory | 3 |
| DHN 212 | Introductory Nutrition | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| Total Premajor Requirements | 18 credits | |
Major Requirements
Environmental Stewardship Cluster
Community Food Systems Track
Students must declare one track in the SAG major. At least 12 hours must come from this single track, with 9 additional credits selected from courses in either program track, or other supporting courses at the 200-level or above, with approval by the student’s academic advisor. For the Community Food Systems Track, select 12 hours from the following courses in consultation with your academic advisor. Additional
Farming Systems Track
Students must declare one track in the SAG major. At least 12 hours must come from this single track, with 9 additional credits selected from supporting courses in either program track, or other supporting courses at the 200-level or above, with approval by the student’s academic advisor. For the Farming Systems Track, select 12 hours from the following courses in consultation with your academic advisor. Addi-
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