Do you have a passion for food? Get a competitive edge for employment in the food-related industries with a minor in food science.
Why Minor in Food Science?
The Food Science minor provides you with important food science principles and concepts and improves your knowledge and understanding of how food is produced.
The minor may be of interest to science or business majors who wish to seek employment in the food industry or with government agencies associated with food. The Food Science minor is also suitable for students who hope to pursue careers in science journalism, hospitality management or science secondary education.
Why Study Food Science at CSUN?
You'll be mentored and guided by our faculty advisors, who are experienced educators and active professionals in the food and nutrition community. Opportunities for leadership, networking and potential lifelong professional relationships abound in the program.
You'll have opportunities to participate in department activities and develop leadership skills through the CSUN Food Science Association (FSA), which is a recognized student chapter of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
What You'll Learn
You'll study basic science, food science and nutrition. After completing science prerequisites, you'll take courses such as:
- Introductory Food Science
- Nutrition for Life
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Product Development
- Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients
- Food Analysis
Science Prerequisites
To minor in food science, you will need to take these foundational science courses:
- General Biology and Lab
- Introductory Microbiology and Lab
- Human Physiology
- Introductory Chemistry I and Lab
- Introductory Chemistry II and Lab
- Introductory Organic Chemistry and Lab