Food Science and Technology

The Food Science and Technology program at 51成人动漫 teaches students how food is made, tested, and kept safe. Students learn about food safety, food processing, and the science behind how food works. After finishing the program, students can get jobs like quality control technician, food safety worker, or food production supervisor. Students who earn a degree can also transfer to a four-year university to study food science or a related subject.

What is Food Science and Technology?
Food Science and Technology is the study of how food is made, kept safe, and stays fresh. It uses science like chemistry and biology to learn about what food is made of and how to make it better. People in this field help create new foods, improve how food is stored and cooked, and make sure it is safe to eat. They can work in places like food factories, labs, or safety teams. The goal is to make food that is healthy, high quality, and something people enjoy.
Is Food Science and Technology Right for Me?
If you like learning about food鈥攚hat it's made of, how it's made, and how it stays fresh鈥攖hen the Food Science and Technology program could be a great fit for you. This field is good for people who are curious, like solving problems, and pay attention to details. It also helps if you enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, and learning how to create or sell new food products.
Here are some traits and skills that can help you do well in this program:
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Like to figure things out and understand science.
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Careful and pay attention to details.
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Good at solving problems and thinking of new ideas.
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Can work well with others and share ideas clearly.
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Creative and enjoy thinking of new foods or better ways to make them.
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Can stay organized and manage your time well.
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Able to adjust to changes in the food world.
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Interested in how food affects health.
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Ready to work hard and keep learning new things.
Food Science and Technology Degree and Certificate
Select the degree or certificate title for the catalog description and requirements.
- Associate of Science Degree (AS)
- Certificate of Achievement (COA)



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Food Science and Technology Careers
With a Food Science and Technology degree or certificate, you can choose from many different jobs. Some common jobs include:
- Quality control technician
- Food production supervisor
- Food safety specialist
- Food product development technician
- Sensory analyst
- Research assistant
- Food sales representative
- Food industry consultant
Academic Department: Agriculture
Career & Learning Pathway: Agriculture Nutrition Culinary Arts (ANCA)
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