Program Overview
The Urban Agriculture Certificate prepares students with knowledge and skills for developing and implementing urban agriculture projects. The program focuses on issues of food security, livability, sustainability, and urban design, and students work with experts in the field to gain practical experience. This certificate supplements undergraduate training in various disciplines, including landscape architecture, planning, and environmental studies. Students who enjoy hands-on work with people, plants, and design will find the certificate's emphasis on field experience appealing.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Urban Agriculture Certificate is a program designed to address contemporary issues in horticulture, urban design, livability, food security, and sustainability. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of urban agriculture projects.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Describe the global social, economic, and ecological issues of providing food for the urban population.
- Identify favorable site and political conditions for the development of urban agriculture.
- Provide precedent and feasibility studies based on current literature and resources regarding urban agriculture.
Program Description:
The program is designed to work with local advocates and organizations who support urban agriculture in the metropolitan region of the University of Cincinnati. Students will work with regional experts to gain first-hand experience of the challenges and rewards of bringing fresh, safe, and healthy food to the city.
Careers:
This certificate will supplement the fundamental knowledge and skills offered by undergraduate training in:
- Landscape architecture
- Planning
- Architecture
- Horticulture
- Engineering
- Design
- Construction management
- Environmental studies
Other:
- Students interested in economic, social, and environmental equity will excel in this certificate program.
- Students who enjoy field experience, working with people and plants, and landscape design, installation, or maintenance will appreciate the hands-on nature of the certificates course requirements.
- Students interested in this certificate should work with their major advisors to confirm the compatibility with their major's requirements and course schedules.
