Food Safety (Minor)
The Food Safety Minor is available to graduate students who successfully complete 10 (M.S.) or 12 (Ph.D.) credit hours in selected courses and conduct their graduate research in food safety or related fields. The main purpose of the minor is to train students on food safety principles, regulations, and practices that are required to keep our food supply safe and protect consumers from potential hazards in foods.
With a minor in food safety, graduates will be in a stronger position to apply for government jobs in federal, state, or local agencies that are actively involved in ensuring the safety of the food supply in the U.S. In addition, students will have a competitive advantage if they choose to apply for academic or food industry positions.
Food safety is a crucial area within the food production system and for professionals working in the food production continuum. Graduates having a strong background in food safety provided by this minor will be well-positioned to work for any institution that is involved in the safety of the food supply. Note that at least one member of the student’s graduate committee must be a member of the food safety graduate faculty.
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Master's Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 7 | |
| Professional Development and Ethics in Food Safety | ||
| Select 6 credits from the list below | ||
| Pre-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Post-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Food Safety and Public Health | ||
| Electives | 3 | |
| Select three credits from the list below | ||
| Safety and Ethics in Animal Science | ||
| Risk Communication | ||
| Feed and Ingrdient Quality Assurance | ||
| Pre-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Post-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Food Safety and Public Health | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Food Microbiology Lab | ||
| Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing | ||
| Food Safety Management Systems | ||
| Food Laws and Regulations | ||
| Food Toxicology | ||
| Epidemiology and Statistics in Global Public Health | ||
| Total Hours | 10 | |
PhD Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 7 | |
| Professional Development and Ethics in Food Safety | ||
| Select 6 credits from the list below | ||
| Pre-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Post-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Food Safety and Public Health | ||
| Electives | 5 | |
| Take 5 credits from the elective list below | ||
| Safety and Ethics in Animal Science | ||
| Risk Communication | ||
| Feed and Ingrdient Quality Assurance | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Food Microbiology Lab | ||
| Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing | ||
| Food Safety Management Systems | ||
| Food Laws and Regulations | ||
| Food Toxicology | ||
| Pre-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Post-Harvest Food Safety | ||
| Food Safety and Public Health | ||
| Epidemiology and Statistics in Global Public Health | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |