Food Science and Safety (FSD)
Type: Career, Degree (AAS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| FSN104 | Technology of Food Processing | 3 |
MAT143-XXX
| Mathematics Elective(s) at MAT143 level or above | 3 |
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| CHE101 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| OR | |
| CHE103 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| | |
| DTC102 | The Science of Nutrition | 3 |
| OR | |
| IDS106 | Understanding Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| CHE102 | Introductory Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CMP150 | Composition II: Technical Writing | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| FSN106 | Introductory Dairy Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Second Year
Fall
| BIO110 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| BTN201 | Basic Laboratory Applications | 4 |
| CFS114 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
FT-ELECTIVE
| Food Technology Directed Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| FSN124 | HACCP-Establishing Hazard Analysis Critical Cntrl Point Prog | 3 |
| FSN202 | Food Chemistry | 4 |
| FSN208 | Microbiology of Foods | 4 |
| FSN210 | Brewing Science and Other Fermentations | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Requirement Notes
Mathematics Elective: Students may take MAT143 or any higher level of Mathematics.
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
Food Technology Directed Electives include any BIO, BTN, CHE, DTC, or FSN course.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
Admissions and Transfer Information
- This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.