Lakeland University
B.S. in Food Safety and Quality
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 31,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling up to 1 week before term start allow for visa processing time
Introduction
Biology and Chemistry In the Food Industry
Lakeland’s Food Safety and Quality program blends the sciences of Biology and Chemistry with best business practices to prepare students for careers in food processing. Graduates will be well-rounded manufacturing professionals equipped to advance in the production of food while also possessing finance, management philosophy, and other skills needed to lead people to their potential.
Well-Rounded Professionals
Learn From Food Industry Leaders
Unlike a Food Science Degree, which prepares students for food research and development, Lakeland’s Food Safety and Quality program focuses on the safe production of food. Students in the program will learn from food industry leaders by working and earning credit both in Lakeland’s classrooms and at local employers.
Premier Food Partners
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC | Sargento Foods Inc. | Masters Gallery Foods | Old Wisconsin Sausage Co. | Fred Usinger, Inc. | Klement’s Sausage Co. | Miesfeld’s Market Inc. | SSL Industries | Food Industry Counsel LLC
Experiential Education
Hands-on Experience
For students planning to enroll full time at Lakeland’s main campus in Sheboygan County, the Cooperative Education program will provide 12-18 months of full-time work experience at food producers, academic credit for their work, and a combination of scholarships and wages that will significantly reduce or eliminate post-graduation debt.
For people already working in the food industry, the degree offers an opportunity to explore new roles or a new career path. Only Lakeland allows students to design their own coursework, allowing them to earn academic credit for projects happening at their workplace. This degree is also ideal for employers seeking professional development opportunities for their employees.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Curriculum
Major Requirements (56 semester hours)
- BUS 330 - Management Principles
- BUS 492 - Organizational Leadership
- COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication
- ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics
- FSQ 200 - Food Safety and Quality Practices
- FSQ 233 - Analytical Testing Practices
- FSQ 420 - Analysis and Design (WI)
- MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics
- MKT 350 - Marketing Principles
One of the following:
- BIO 330 - Microbiology (4 semester hours) *
- BIOC 200 - Industrial Microbiology (4 semester hours)
One of the following:
- BIOC 100 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry (4 semester hours)
- CHM 131 - General Chemistry (4 semester hours) *
Completion of at least one emphasis:
Cooperative Education (21 semester hours)
**Only available to Food Safety and Quality majors.
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour)
- Co-requisite with either FSQ 390 or FSQ 400
- EXP 301 - Work, Ethics, and the Good Life (1 semester hour)
- Co-requisite with either FSQ 390 or FSQ 400
- Eighteen (18) semester hours from any combination of the following two experiential learning options:
- FSQ 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Food Safety & Quality (1-12 semester hours)
- FSQ 400 - Internship: Food Safety & Quality (1-9 semester hours)
Food Science (21 semester hours)
- BIO 262 - Genetics (4 semester hours) *
- CHM 202 - Analytical Chemistry (3 semester hours) *
- CHM 202L - Analytical Chemistry Lab (1 semester hour) *
One of the following:
- BIO 201 - Nutrition *
- CHM 343 - Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism *
Ten (10) semester hours from the following:
- BIO 245 - Gateway to Sustainability
- BIO 331 - Fundamentals of Immunology *
- BIO 343 - Science and Business: Grand Challenges to Sustainability /BUS 343
- BIO 357 - Bioinformatics *
- CHM 150 - Beer: The Science and Story Behind Fermentation * /WRT 150
- Any chemistry (CHM) or food safety and quality (FSQ) course numbered 200 or above
Management (21 semester hours)
Only available to Food Safety and Quality majors.
- BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business
- BUS 370 - Intercultural Communications
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- BUS 410 - Business Law I
- BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BUS 491 - Business Policy and Strategy (WI)
- PSY 220 - Social Psychology
Student Designed (21 semester hours)
Students may propose a twenty-one (21) semester-hour emphasis in an area of academic interest that complements their major in the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science and Technology. Students may fulfill the emphasis requirement by completing current courses offered by the Division of Business and Technology, courses offered in other Divisions, cooperative design courses, or internship experiences that are relevant to an area of interest. This emphasis plan must be approved in advance by the student's academic advisor and the Chair of the Business and Technology Division. Up to nine (9) semester hours of Cooperative Education courses (FSQ 390 or FSQ 400) may be used to satisfy the requirements of this emphasis.
Systems Analysis (21 semester hours)
- BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- CPS 200 - Programming I
- DAT 210 - Database Basics
- DAT 442 - Data Management and Warehousing
- DAT 445 - Systems Analysis & Design (WI)
- FSQ 225 - Lean Six Sigma /BUS 225
At least one of the following:
- DAT 455 - Predictive Analytics
- WRT 335 - Technical Writing (WI)
Notes:
*Courses offered at the Main Campus location only. Students may enroll in these courses in the course delivery format available and may require in-person attendance.
A student completing a major in Food Safety and Quality is not eligible to earn a minor in Cooperative Education.**
A student is not eligible to complete the Cooperative Education emphasis requirements of other majors.
Program Outcome
Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Food Safety and Quality from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Solve problems systematically.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Perform effectively in teams.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Perform hazard analysis based on biological, chemical, and statistical knowledge.
- Engage professionally within the food industry.