California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Food Science and Technology Minor
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See the degree grade →An undergraduate minor that complements majors in nutrition, hospitality management, food science and other STEM fields by adding knowledge of food processing and related topics. Best suited to students who want practical grounding in how ingredients and processes affect food products and who seek to pair that knowledge with majors such as nutrition or hospitality management.
What you'll study
Course details are maintained in the University Catalog. The minor sits alongside related minors such as Culinology, Food Safety, Nutrition and Plant-Based Food & Nutrition. Specific emphasis for students coming from nutrition is on learning more about food processing; students in hospitality management, food science and other STEM majors can also find relevant coursework.
Entry requirements
Selection and course requirements for the minor are listed in the Cal Poly Pomona University Catalog; consult the most recent catalog edition for current prerequisites and enrollment rules.
Career prospects
Together with a primary major, this minor supports career paths that bridge food processing, product development, quality and roles in hospitality or nutrition-related industries by providing additional technical context useful to employers in food manufacturing, product formulation and related fields.
Scholarships & funding angle
Students should explore university-wide scholarships and departmental funding; check Cal Poly Pomona scholarship resources and the University Catalog for grants or awards that apply to students pursuing minors in food-related disciplines.
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