Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences - Food Technology Option
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,809 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* students outside the U.S; August 1 - students in the U.S.
** with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
Join the leader in science, technology, and management. Students majoring within the Department of Food Science and Nutrition are prepared for a wide range of professions in the food industry — the largest single industry in the United States. California State University, Fresno is centered in the greatest food production and processing area in the world.
Some of the largest and best dairy and food companies cooperate with the university to provide students with a view of commercial realities in this industry. There is strong demand for dietitians and nutritionists in the healthcare and food service industries.
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (44 units) and Additional requirements (31 units)
FSC 1, FSC 41, FSC 100, FSC 112, FSC 115, FSC 120, FSC 125, FSC 141, FSC 142, FSC 144, FSC 178, FSC 199, NUTR 53 [GE E1] (41 units)
Select 3 units of electives from the following list: ASCI 172, CULG 65, CULG 151, ENOL 163, FSC 190, FSC 193i, FSM 60, IT 105, or courses approved by the food science program coordinator.
Additional requirements (31 units)*
CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL [GE B1], CHEM 1B, CHEM 1BL, CHEM 8, CHEM 150, MATH 11, MATH 75 [GE B4]; BIOL 20; PHYS 2A
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total units (120)
* This total indicates that 9 units of required courses may be used to satisfy General Education: MATH 11 or MATH 75 (3 units B4), CHEM 1A/CHEM 1AL or PHYS 2A (3 units B1), and NUTR 53 (3 units E). See advisor for details.