Program is the First to Approach Sustainability Through a Culinary Lens
Hyde Park, NY 鈥 The Culinary Institute of America, the world鈥檚 premier culinary college, announced a new addition to its School of Graduate and Professional Studies: an . Now enrolling for Fall 2022, this program is the first of its kind to approach sustainability issues鈥攆rom climate change to renewable resources, waste reduction to responsible sourcing and more鈥攖hrough a culinary lens, with an eye toward the impact of our choices on our food system, both today and in the future. This is the CIA鈥檚 third master鈥檚 program, joining its master鈥檚 degrees in Food Business and Wine and Beverage Management. The predominantly online 30-credit curriculum offers candidates the flexibility of learning on their own schedule, while continuing to advance in their careers, and includes short, immersive in-person residencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York鈥檚 Hudson Valley, which provide opportunities for real-world experiential learning and industry networking.
鈥淎s we continue to see accelerating evidence of the impact of our food choices on not just our personal health but that of our planet, crafting a better, more sustainable and resilient food system is imperative,鈥 said . 鈥淕raduates of this program will have the leadership skills needed to effect change, meet challenges head on, and shape the future of food.鈥
In addition to exploring the connection between planetary health and future food systems, the curriculum examines organizational and public policies that address issues of diversity and inclusion along with inequality and social justice within the food system. Contributions from an from organizations including Food at Google, Oatly, Panera, James Beard Foundation, Zero Hunger | Zero Waste by Kroger, Good Food, FutureTable, and Wholesome Wave, among others, helped inform the curriculum.
The program is ideal for people working in or entering the fields of multi-unit restaurant, foodservice, and hotel management; agriculture, food production and food marketing; supply chain management; environmental NGO鈥檚; food and nutrition education; food writing; product development; sustainability program management; government/food policy; farm-to-table; and more.
The college is currently accepting applications for Fall 2022 entry. To enroll, students must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent to a bachelor鈥檚 degree. For more information or to apply, .
In addition to the , the CIA鈥檚 School of Graduate and Professional Studies houses the 鈥攚hich offers non-credit and in-person innovation intensives鈥攁nd a post-bachelor鈥檚 Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program.
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About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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