Program Overview

Food Safety and Defense – Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Food Safety and Defense Graduate Certificate program is designed to equip students with advanced skills needed to protect the food supply from contamination. This program is ideal for individuals in the industry or working with regulatory agencies who want to tackle today's critical food safety challenges.

At a Glance

• Total Credits: 12
• Cost Per Credit: $622*
• Time to Complete: 1 year+ *Tuition and fee rates subject to change

Program Description

This program provides students with the tools to chart their desired career path in food safety and security. Students will explore the latest food safety and security challenges, master key principles, and apply cutting-edge science to real-world issues. The program offers flexible, specialized training tailored to students' needs, helping them make an immediate impact in their careers.

Learning Objectives

• Synthesize a current and multi-faceted picture of key food safety and security issues.
• Apply the scientific principles of microbial and chemical risk assessment and analysis to real-world food safety and security issues.
• Analyze and apply the concepts of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) programs, as well as other safety and security approaches, to the management of food safety and security in food systems.
• Evaluate food safety and security issues in the food industry using the perspectives of sound science, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning.

Collaborative Advantage of IDEA

The Food Safety and Defense Graduate Certificate program is part of a consortium of universities connected through IDEA. Students will learn from expert faculty who bring real-life experience to the coursework and are committed to helping students transition their learning beyond the online classroom into their careers.

Admission Requirements

• Academic Records
• GPA
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation

Credits

• Required credits: 12
• Non-degree credits: If interested in taking courses as a non-degree student, apply as a non-degree student through the Admissions Office.

Program Details

• Format: Online
• Enroll: Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Application deadlines: Rolling Admission for Fall, Spring, and Summer

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of food safety and defense, with a focus on practical application and real-world issues. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals and is delivered in a flexible online format.