Food Science, ATS, Lake Campus (GPS)

This plan outlines a two-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to two-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1020 - Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
FAS 2000 - Introduction to Food Science Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring One

MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
FAS 2110 - Food Processing Unit Operations Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2120 - Food Processing Unit Operations Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
FAS 2300 - Food Plant Sanitation and HACCP Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective Credit Hour(s): 6

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Fall Two

FAS 4100 - Food Laws and Regulations Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4
CORE - Element 3 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

BMB 2500 - Human Nutrition Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 4300 - Lean Six Sigma Processes in Food Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
Electives Credit Hour(s): 9

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Program Description

The Associate of Technical Study (ATS) with concentration in Food Science in a two-year degree completion preparing students to supervise food production and quality control operations. At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Plan and conduct food quality tests, analyze results and take appropriate actions to improve quality
Develop, implement and monitor food safety standards and systems
Provide technical support in cross-function teams

Career Opportunities

Production Supervisor
Shift/Team Leader
Quality Control technician
Quality Assurance Technician
Laboratory Technician
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Food Safety Coordinator
Technical Sales Representative

Campus Contact Information

Wright State University - Lake Campus
Food Science Program
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-0300

Program Director: courtney.simons@wright.edu
Academic Advising: mark.hibner@wright.edu
Web: www.wright/lake/foodscience