Food Science and Technology

Food Science and Technology Certificate of Achievement

The Food Science and Technology Certificate of Achievement focuses on the science, technologies, and systems used in the food industry. The skills gained will be applicable to a wide range of careers within the food industry including food product research and development, quality assurance, sensory analysis, nutritional content analysis, food storage, safety, food plant management, marketing and sales. Core career areas include: food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology, sensory science, food nutrition and health, food processing and packaging, food safety and defense, public policy and regulation, and sustainability. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify, evaluate, and apply food science principles to food safety, production, product development, and food systems management.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply scientific skills and research in the areas of microbiology, food science, and safety of food products during and after processing.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify and analyze the general processing flow for various food products including harvesting, processing, packaging, and storage.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to understand and differentiate various types of food production methods and demonstrate an awareness of chemical and physical changes that occur to food products due to processing.

• 5. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify, explain, and compare laws and regulations governing food safety principles.

Program Requirements