The food studies doctoral program at NYU is an interdisciplinary program of advanced study focusing on food as it intersects with society, culture, environment, health, history, and commerce. This highly selective program prepares students for positions in higher education, including teaching, research, and administrative positions; positions outside the academy, including public policy, government, for-profit and nonprofit private sector; and other positions in education, including secondary institutions seeking teachers with advanced degrees and adult learning communities. The program requires 48 units. Courses are chosen in consultation with an adviser.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
See How to Applyfor admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Program Requirements
The PhD program requires 48 credits of coursework. Students who have already earned a master's degree in food studies or the equivalent are not required to take the foundation courses.
Course List
Course
Title
Credits
Foundation Courses
Select four courses from the following list or other courses by advisement:
Food Studies Doctoral Seminar (taken 6 times for a total of 6 credits)
1
Specialization Requirements
Candidates will select these courses to reflect their specific interests, their research, and their dissertation project
15
Total Credits
48
Students enroll in FOOD-GE 3400 Food Studies Doctoral Seminar for one credit per semester for the first six semesters of the program. Students are expected to actively participate in the seminar until they graduate. Students must register for this course for either 0 or 1 credit every semester they are matriculated.
Additional Program Requirements
Pass the doctoral candidacy exam (written and oral phase): must be taken after two years of coursework upon approval of the Food Studies faculty.
Defend Dissertation Proposal, within one year of passing the doctoral candidacy exam.