Program Overview

Introduction to the Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging Program

The Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging program at San José State University offers a comprehensive education in the fields of nutrition, food science, and packaging. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the sciences, as well as practical experience in the development and application of packaging systems.

Bachelor of Science in Packaging

The Bachelor of Science in Packaging degree program is designed to provide students with a technical expertise in the multidisciplinary field of packaging. The program includes disciplines such as engineering, graphic design, project management, advertising, and material science.

Why Major in Packaging?

The field of packaging is a vital part of the manufacturing process, as every product requires packaging to protect and sell the product. Packaging graduates are in high demand, with a 100% placement rate and more job opportunities available than candidates to fill them.

Career Development

Packaging professionals engage with almost every group in an organization, including marketing, production, purchasing, legal, product development, and graphics. This makes individuals with packaging backgrounds valuable to a company, as they understand how all of the operations combine and work together to accomplish corporate goals.

Program Information

The BS in Packaging degree requires the completion of a series of courses, including:

• Required Courses for BS Packaging Degree
• Student Resources
• Packaging Laboratory

Undergraduate Programs

The Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging program offers several undergraduate degree options, including:

• BS in Nutritional Science
• BS in Packaging
• International Experience

Graduate Programs

The program also offers several graduate degree options, including:

• Master of Science in Nutritional Science
• Master of Science in Packaging
• Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education Scholars Program in Nutritional Science

Minors and Certificates

The program offers several minor and certificate options, including:

• Minors in Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging
• SJSU Dietetic Internship

Research Areas

The Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging program has several research areas, including:

• Packaging technology and applied engineering
• Nutrition and food science
• Food management and safety

Facilities and Equipment

The program has several facilities and equipment, including:

• Packaging Laboratory
• Working Alone Application and Policies
• Other Equipment
• Research Equipment

Career Paths

The program prepares students for several career paths, including:

• Careers in Packaging
• Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered

Department Libraries

The program has several department libraries, including:

• Projects and Theses
• DVD and VHS

Student Organizations

The program has several student organizations, including:

• Nutrition and Food Science Club