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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Agriculture Ecology View 283 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

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)

Official college transcripts

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Tuition Fee

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International

25148 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25148 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25148 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25148 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8152 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Boone

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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