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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Degrees Offered:
- Certificate
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Three essays (may be uploaded with online application)
- Concurrent applicants follow directions on web page
- Resume
- Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.
International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
