Certificate Advisor: Amanda Weaver
E-mail: amanda.weaver@ucdenver.edu

Introduction

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The goal of the certificate program is to provide GES students advanced training in sustainable urban agriculture through the integration of university classroom study and field-based practicum conducted at the department’s field research station.  Requirements for the certificate are therefore divided between on-campus courses and field courses.

Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will:

• Have knowledge of the history of urban farming
• Understand the modern agro-food system
• Participate in sustainable urban agricultural practices

Program Delivery

This is both an on-campus and field-based program.

Declaring This Certificate

• Please see the Certificate advisor.

General Requirements

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Eligibility

Sustainable Urban Agriculture has broad applications across many disciplines. Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree from CU Denver or other institutions in any major may be admitted as a CU Denver graduate student or a non-degree-seeking student, depending on enrollment status.

Current CU Denver Students

A student may begin the program in any semester or during the summer by making arrangements with the Certificate advisor.  This should be done as soon as you have decided to pursue the certificate, and no later than the semester previous to completion of all the courses required to obtain the certificate.

Former CU Denver Students or Graduates of Other Universities

In order to start the certificate program, you will need to apply to the university as a non-degree seeking student if you are not already enrolled in a graduate program within CU Denver.  Once accepted, you will be able to enroll in all of the appropriate classes.

Admissions: http://www.ucdenver.edu/admissions/non-degree/Pages/default.aspx. 

Specific questions about enrollment or tuition should be addressed directly to the University Registrar’s Office or Bursar’s Office.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Because a certificate is a CU Denver certification of a students’ specialized knowledge in an advanced subject matter, all courses in a certificate program are expected to be taken in residency at CU Denver.  Only in rare circumstances will exceptions be made regarding this policy.  Courses taken within the Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate may be used towards one other degree requirement.  Any changes to the standard curriculum program must be approved in writing by the Certificate advisor.  Please pay close attention to prerequisites for specific courses.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Students must earn a 3.0 GPA average with no course below a “B-” in all approved courses for the certificate.  For graduate and non-degree seeking students, the certificate will be awarded upon completion of the program and be added to the student’s transcript.