PROGRAM CHANGE PROPOSAL

ACADEMIC UNIT: AFE: Nutritional Sciences and Food Systems Option

DATE PREPARED: Sept. 28th 2016

PRIMARY AUTHOR(S): Dr. Avinash Tope,

1. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

To establish a Certificate in Food Safety within the College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems AFE Program.

2. STARTING WITH:

2017 Year

3. EXPLANATION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUESTED CHANGE.

Undergraduate certificate programs can benefit students who are not pursuing a B.S. degree, but wish to work within a technical field. They can also positively impact the retention of students pursuing a four-year degree. Adding a Certificate degree is expected to greatly enhance participation in the Division's courses, both by traditional and non-traditional students, especially fresh High School Graduates interested in jobs in the Food industry.

Final Faculty Senate Approved Form as of 9/14/2015

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