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Associate's Degree Programs
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FOOD PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR - 441B
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 104
Campus: North
Program Brochure (PDF)

Nature of the Profession: Food Processing and Technology is a diverse discipline which requires a combined understanding of many sub-disciplines within the field. The exact nature of the profession is dictated by the area of specialization the individual chooses. The options available to a two-year degree recipient include entry level positions with governmental agencies, technical assistance and/or sales positions with the agri-chemical industry or the horticulture industry.

COURSES CREDITS
First Quarter
AGRI 105 Introduction to Food Science 4
AGRI 186 Human Nutrition 4
BIOL 101/111 Principles of Biology I/Lab I 5
CHEM 101/111 First-year Chemistry I/Lab I 5
Second Quarter
AGRI 195 Food Processing 4
ENGL 101 English Composition 4
BIOL 102/112 Principles of Biology II/Lab II 5
CHEM 102/112 First-year Chemistry II/Lab II 5
Third Quarter
BIOL 210 Microbiology 5
AGRI 180 Food Safety 4
AGRI 190 Food Regulations 4
CHEM 103/113 First-year Chemistry III/Lab III 5
Fourth Quarter
AGRI 275 Food Chemistry 4
ENGL 102 English Composition II 4
AGRI 197 or 198 Vegetable or Dairy 5
MATH 124 Finite Math 4
Fifth Quarter
AGRI 196 Meat Science 4
AGRI 270 Food Product Development 4
AGRI 200 Field Experience 3
PHIL 107 Ethics 4
SPTH 115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech 3
Sixth Quarter
AGRI 278 Sensory Evaluation 4
AGRI 280 HACCP 4
AGRI 199 Seminar 1
AGRI 285 Food Plant Operations 4
ENGL 205 Tech Report Writing 3
Program Total 105

 

 
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Southern State offers several high-quality associate's degree and certificate programs and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Beyond that, we have small class sizes and faculty - many who possess advanced degrees in their area of expertise - who care about your success.

 

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