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Nov 23, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]
Food Science and Technology, B.S.
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Introduction
The Food Science and Technology program prepares graduates for careers in the nation’s largest business - the food industry. The program allows students the flexibility to choose courses appropriate for individual career goals or graduate study. Students focus on a variety of applicable studies such as food science, quality assurance, food analysis, and food ingredient development. Career goals might include administration, large quantity food production, sales or service, food styling, food marketing and media, or home economics. Graduates have pursued rewarding careers in restaurants and delis, health care facilities, schools and prisons. Some have found relevant career opportunities on cruise ships, or with television stations, magazines or newspapers.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
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120 credits |
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| General Education |
43 credits |
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| Major Studies |
59-62 credits |
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| Electives, Minor or Student-designed focus area |
15-18 credits |
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Work experience must be obtained through participation in the Field Experience program (after junior year). A 2.25 or better grade point average is required for graduation.
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Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)
Three credits must be selected from RES-A.
Global Perspective (6 credits*)
Complete a program of university-approved work or study abroad or 6 credits of global perspective approved courses.
General Education (43 credits*)
Communication Skills (9 credits)
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Science (13 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts and philosophy.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
Contemporary Issues (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues.
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.
Note:
*Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP).
Major Studies (59-62 credits)
Electives, Minor or Student-Designed Focus Area (15-18 credits)
Courses must be approved by adviser. Elective credits may be used to satisfy MATH and/or CHEM prerequisite requirements.
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