The Department of Food Science and Nutrition offers the following Bachelor Programs:
Program Name
Food Process Engineering (Certificate)
The Certificate in Food Process Engineering provides an introduction to the field of food engineering with the application of chemical engineering to food manufacturing and food safety.
Food Process Engineering (M.A.S.)
The Master of Food Process Engineering program prepares students in all aspects relating to food processing, including the engineering principles of food, food process design, food biotechnology, and statistical quality process control.
Food Process Engineering (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Food Process Engineering prepares students to conduct research to further understand the science of food processing and engineering in academia and the private sector, and at government health agencies.
Food Processing Specialist (Certificate)
The food process specialist certificate is designed to provide a broad working knowledge of technical elements of thermal processing systems (with an understanding of alternative technologies) to quality at an intermediate level.
Food Safety and Industrial Management (Certificate)
The Certificate in Food Safety and Industrial Management is designed to help students extend their food science technical and practical knowledge of the field while introducing them to core topics and providing up-to-date knowledge of technologies and modern management.
Food Safety and Technology (Certificate)
The Certificate in Food Safety and Technology provides knowledge of food safety and technology and its applications in the food industry and in federal and state public health agencies.
Food Safety and Technology (M.A.S.)
The Master of Food Safety and Technology program trains students to be food safety experts in the private sector and at federal and state health agencies. Students will gain a working knowledge of food microbiology, food packaging, food chemistry, food analysis, human nutrition, and food regulations.
Food Safety and Technology (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Food Safety and Technology prepares students to pursue a career or a Ph.D. The program provides students the opportunity to take part in a collaborative research program with the United States Food and Drug Administration, researching issues that may influence regulatory decisions.
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