The hunger studies minor prepares students for leadership roles in understanding and eradicating hunger. Requirements include 18 credits (at least 12 at the 200-level or above), nine of which will be core courses, including the introductory course HSS/PSY 130G; up to three 1-3-credit internships; and a 3-credit capstone course, HDF 434, which will include one credit for portfolio development. No course may be used for both the major and minor. Courses in general education may be used for the minor.

University of Rhode Island offers the Bachelor of Hunger Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for hunger studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 6, 2027.
About Bachelor of Hunger Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Hunger Studies at University of Rhode Island
Entry Requirements
- Submit secondary school documents including results and certificates of completion from national secondary school examinations (if applicable).
- Scans/copies of original academic documents are accepted for admission purposes.
- Official academic documents must be presented to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at the time of enrollment.
- Submit certified English translations of all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (if applicable) coursework not written in English.
- Submit certified English translations of all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (if applicable) coursework not written in English.
- Applicants who have attended a secondary school or post-secondary school where the language of instruction is English may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency examination depending upon their English grades (AP, IB, O level, A-level, GCSE, American Curriculum) and their SAT and/or ACT scores (if submitted). Such exemptions are determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Submit SAT and/or ACT scores (optional).Submit letter(s) of recommendation. You may submit this online with your Common Application.If you pursued a “gap year,” please include a brief paragraph explaining your activities during this period.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Hunger Studies at University of Rhode Island
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