Master of Science in Sustainable & Resilient Food Systems

Knowledge and skills in sustainable food systems and community development are increasingly essential to solving the health and nutrition problems in our populations. Professionals entering this field must be skilled in examining the food system, program planning and evaluation, community development, and leadership, and grant writing.

Be a Catalyst to Solve Food Concerns in Your Community

Knowledge and skills in sustainable food systems and community development are increasingly essential to solving the health and nutrition problems in our populations. Professionals entering this field must be skilled in examining the food system, program planning and evaluation, community development and leadership, and grant writing.

Who is the Program Designed For?

Anyone with a passion for building community relationships and structures that support healthy eating is encouraged to join us! Our students come to us with a wide variety of experiences and undergraduate degrees including nutrition, economics, communication and others. Students interested in pursuing careers in community nutrition; public health; government; academic institutions; or other areas in which knowledge and skills in leadership and sustainability are essential. Also, Registered Dietitians or other professionals may use the degree for career enhancement or professional development related to helping communities solve their food and nutrition problems.

Our master’s degree program will open doors to a wide variety of careers.

• Government Agencies
• Nonprofit Agencies
• Healthcare and Corporate Wellness
• Education
• Private Practice

Admission Process and Requirements

Only complete application packets will be reviewed. A complete packet of materials includes:

• UWSP Graduate Student Application
• Official transcripts
• Letter of Intent
• Current resume

The items above can be submitted in any order. Don’t hesitate to take the next step. Have questions? Contact Prof. Annie Wetter, graduate program coordinator, at awetter@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2108.

Apply for graduate study at UW-Stevens Point by submitting a UWSP Graduate Student Application, application fee, and official transcripts to the Graduate Admissions Office is required for the master’s degree programs.

Strong applicants will have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above (based on a 4.0 scale), however probationary status may be granted for students with a GPA below 2.75.

Submit a letter of intent and resume to awetter@uwsp.edu.

• A letter of intent detailing your background qualifications, professional development, educational and career goals, and how this program fits into your future professional plans. Please provide specific examples.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing your professional post-baccalaureate work experience.

International Students

The School of Health Sciences and Wellness does not conditionally admit international students for graduate study. International students should contact the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) to apply for non-conditional graduate admission.

100% online programs are not eligible for F-1 student visas. Homeland Security has determined that one does not need to be physically present in the U.S. to study in a fully online program. As a result, UWSP cannot offer F-1 status for enrollment in our Community and Organizational Leadership or Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems master’s programs.

Graduate Special Status

If you wish to take graduate courses but do not wish to pursue a master’s degree at UW-Stevens Point, you may register as a student with graduate special status. To attend UW-Stevens Point as a student with graduate special status, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. You do not need to complete a formal application process. You will be granted graduate special status when you register for classes.

As a graduate special student you can enroll in graduate-level courses and receive graduate credit for teacher certification requirements or for personal enrichment. A maximum of 9 credits can apply toward a master’s degree provided they are approved by your adviser and fit within the seven-year time period. If you decide to pursue a master’s degree, it is in your best interest to change your status to graduate regular as soon as possible.