Food Studies
Feed your hunger for success in an expanding field. Supplement your degree with a minor in food studies.
Why Earn Your Minor in Food Studies?
With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasting a 20-plus percent job growth through 2022 for nutritionists, dietitians and nutritional educators, the future is bright for students interested in food-related careers. Adelphi’s food studies minor offers students a recipe for rewarding careers spanning everything from health and nutrition to sustainability, public policy, entrepreneurship, government, communications, food management, business and culinary arts.
Why Minor in Food Studies at Adelphi?
- Small classes and a rigorous curriculum designed and taught by top-tier professors are all benefits of Adelphi’s personalized approach to learning.
- Outside the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to be mentored and to conduct cutting-edge research with faculty, and you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience through internships that support your career goals.
- You can join our on-campus food recovery program, which collects unused food and distributes it to local homeless shelters.
- We encourage students to develop global perspectives by offering a course based in Nicaragua.
Professor Margaret Gray instructing a food studies class at Adelphi.
Program Info
Application Requirements
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College– fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars– preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad– providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
Awards & Recognition
