Overview

At Sustainable Development - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture from Appalachian State University you will learn to build food systems that provide healthy food and support local community life. You will study fundamental ecological processes such as nutrient cycling, effective solar capture, efficient use of water, and interactions among plants and animals and their environment. You also will learn to analyze the ecological, economic and cultural dimensions of complex food systems.

Careers

Agriculture Extension Officer

Consumer Researcher

Agriculture and Food Education

Farmer

Farm Manager

Farmers’ Market manager

Food Policy Analyst

Food Systems Advocacy work

Health and Nutrition programs

Horticulturist

Farm Credit Analyst

Garden Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Sustainable Development

Science for Sustainability

Environmental Justice & Sustainability or Environmental Ethics

Principles of Agroecology

Applied Farm Operations

Development Theory and Practice

Classics in Sustainable Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Agriculture Ecology View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A complete online application

A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)

Official high school/secondary school transcript

Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26512 USD / year

≈ 26512 USD / year
Out-of-State

26512 USD / year

≈ 26512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8222 USD / year

≈ 8222 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boone

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