Program Details
The Certificate in Food Safety & Defense program is designed to complement a graduate degree, or provide working professionals in the food industry the tools needed to advance their career and protect the human food supply. The curriculum covers topics like food microbiology, foodborne toxicants, food laws, and rapid food microbiological methods.
This program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA); regionally accredited schools working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.
Participating schools include:
- Iowa State University
- Kansas State University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Kansas State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
Currently, only students who reside within the United States or Canada are eligible for admission into the online Food Safety and Defense Graduate Certificate program.
Restricted States
International