Food Safety and Defense

In an era of global food systems, effective control of foodborne hazards requires advanced education. The Food Safety and Defense online graduate certificate program serves the needs of industry and agencies that must protect the human food supply from accidental or deliberate contamination with pathogenic microbes and/or toxicants.

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Summary

This online certificate allows food industry personnel to pursue more in-depth specialized training in food safety and security that is pertinent to their job while working full-time.

Synthesize a current and multi-faceted picture of key food safety and security issues.
Apply the scientific principles of microbial and chemical risk assessment and analysis to real world food safety and security issues.
Analyze and apply the concepts of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) programs, as well as other safety and security approaches, to the management of food safety and security in food systems.
Evaluate food safety and security issues in the food industry using the perspectives of sound science, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning.

University partnerships

Iowa State University is a member of Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP IDEA), a consortium of universities that have come together to offer fully online degree programs. This collaboration provides Iowa State University students the opportunity to take course taught by early childcare faculty and professionals across the partner institutions.

Admission Requirements

Academic Records
GPA
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation

For specific program details, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Required credits: 12

Food Safety and Defense – Graduate Certificate