Food Safety and Defense

Four universities have joined together to offer an online graduate certificate in food safety and defense. The core course include: A Multidisciplinary Overview of Food Safety and Security, Microbiology of Food, Food Toxicants, and Principles of HACCP.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Food Safety and Defense the student will be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding of the muti-faceted areas that are affected by food safety and defense issues and events.
• Ability to apply the scientific principles of microbial and chemical risks as they relate to food safety and defense issues in real world situations.
• Ability to apply the concepts of HACCP programs, as well as other safety and defense programs, in the food continuum and their critical role in food safety and defense.
• Evidence that they can advance the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of food safety and defense issues in the food industry.