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Food Industry Option

The Food Industry option integrates knowledge from the basic disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, physics, and biology. It applies scientific principles from food engineering, food processing operations, sensory evaluation, food safety, quality assurance, and management to produce wholesome, affordable, and safe foods.

View Program Requirements in the Course Catalog

Program Details

  • Degree: B.S. Food Science and Technology, Food Industry Option
  • Credit Hours: 120 total credit hours

Career Options

The goal of the curriculum is to prepare Food Technologists for careers in food and related industries. These careers may involve food processing, manufacturing, technical service, food product development, operations management, regulatory oversight, and other technology-based opportunities. See an academic advisor for specific course listings.

Contact Us

For more information about the production/industry option, please contact the Kleberg Advising Hub at 979-845-7616.

  • Johnson, Lauren

    Lauren Johnson

    Academic Advisor IV

    979-845-5712

    [email protected]

    AGLS 515

  • Morgan, Ame

    Ame Morgan

    Academic Advisor I

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    KLCT 109

  • Quinones, Evelyn

    Evelyn Quinones

    Academic Advisor IV

    979-845-2221

    [email protected]

    KLCT 109

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