The Graduate Certificate in Food Safety and Toxicology embodies the principles of prevention in public health and addresses the needs of the food industry, government and public health for their employees to be educated in the many aspects of safeguarding food supply. Education of public health professionals in food safety and toxicology provides society with public health professionals who can contribute to the prevention and control of foodborne diseases. The Graduate Certificate in Food Safety and Toxicology is available only online.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Food Safety and Toxicology
Students must complete the following courses (18 credits):
1. |
All of the following courses (15 credits): |
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HM |
852 |
Outbreak Investigations in Public Health |
3 |
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VM |
811 |
Evolution and Ecology of Foodborne Pathogens |
3 |
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VM |
812 |
Food Safety Toxicology |
3 |
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VM |
821 |
Food Protection and Defense |
3 |
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VM |
832 |
Food Safety Disease Control |
3 |
2. |
One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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FSC |
810 |
International Food Laws and Regulations |
3 |
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FSC |
811 |
U.S. Food Laws and Regulations |
3 |