Program Title
Food Science and Food Safety
TOPs Code
Food Processing and Related Technologies (011300)
Projected Start Date
2018-08-06
Program Description
The Food Science and Food Safety Program prepares students for entry-level positions in food production, quality control, sanitation, safety, processing, and product development. Students will gain industry work experience and receive training in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) analysis and management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and general compliance requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Students will receive FDA standard curriculum training in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and may earn national HACCP and Preventive Quality Control Individual (PCQI) certifications.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate understanding of the agencies, laws and regulations governing the food safety industry and food production.
2. Given a food safety scenario, students will identify microbiological, chemical and/or physical food hazards and develop, describe and implement a corresponding food safety program to include budget considerations.
3. Students will demonstrate the application of the principles of food science and microbiology to improve food safety practices.
4. Students will develop, describe and implement an effective food safety program for a given scenario to include HACCP principles, GAPs and GMPs as appropriate.
5. Students will plan, prepare and conduct an audit of a food safety management system.
6. Students will demonstrate competency with regard to Produce Safety Training and HACCP and PCQI certification.
Enrollment Completer Projections
25 enrollment
20 completers (2 year program)