{"id":2312,"date":"2025-05-05T13:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=2312"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:31:14","slug":"food-studies-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/gastronomy-food-studies\/food-studies-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Food Studies Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Please note that most online Food Studies courses run on a 14-week schedule.
**Based on 2025\u20132026 Boston University tuition and fees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refine Your Expertise in Food and Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for students and professionals who are considering a career change or seeking to enhance their credentials, the Online Graduate Certificate in Food Studies provides a solid foundation in food studies and valuable connections to a vibrant food-focused community of scholars and students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good choice for those who may not be in a position to commit to a full degree program, BU MET\u2019s four-course Food Studies certificate program can be completed on a part-time basis in one year by taking two courses per semester. Additionally, Boston University\u2019s Programs in Food & Wine include a variety of seminars, lectures, and certificates, including:\u202fCheese Studies<\/a>;\u202fCulinary Arts<\/a>;\u202fPastry Arts<\/a>;\u202fSeminars in Food & Wine<\/a>; and\u202fWine Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Food Studies Graduate Certificate is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A total of 16 units is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that most online Food studies courses run on a 14-week schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n

Certificate Courses<\/h3>
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(Four courses\/16 units)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose two courses from the following:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n