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Department of Enology,
Food Science, and Nutrition
Department of Enology,
Food Science, and Nutrition
The School of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
N. JOANNE CAID, Chair
CHRISTINE TAKAHASHI, Department Administrative Assistant
Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 119
(559) 278-2164
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
N. JOANNE CAID, Chair
CHRISTINE TAKAHASHI, Department Administrative Assistant
Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 119
(559) 278-2164
B.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences
Options:
Dietetics and Food Administration,
Enology - Wine Production, Food Science
M.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences
Minor in Food and Nutritional Sciences
Faculty
N. Joanne Caid, ChairMarie G. Dunford, Director, Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research
Coordinators: Marie Dunford, Graduate Program; Dennis Ferris, Food Science Program;
Carlos Muller, Enology Program; Sandra Witte, Dietetics and Food Administration Program
Joo I. Kim, Elena F. Kissick
The faculty members continue to be recognized for quality hands-on education as well as scholarly contributions to their academic disciplines. Each student is assigned to a faculty adviser to maximize the student's educational experience at California State University, Fresno. The faculty are noted for cooperation and activity within each industry to prepare and place graduates in their chosen career.
Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition
Join the leader in science, technology, and management. Students majoring within the Department of Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition are prepared for a wide range of professions in the food industry the largest single industry in the United States. California State University, Fresno is centered in the greatest food production and processing area in the world.Some of the largest and best wine, dairy, and food companies cooperate with the university to provide students with a view of commercial realities in this industry. There is strong demand for dietitians and nutritionists by the health care and food service industries. Courses in many other areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, business, and agricultural economics may be used as electives to achieve individual professional goals.
Instructional Facilities
The department facilities include the Enology Facility, Dairy Processing Plant, Food Preparation and Product Development Laboratories, and Computer Laboratory. These facilities are used by students and faculty to provide a practical education founded on science and technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Department of Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition have
enjoyed outstanding employment opportunities in the food industry. Historically,
graduates have been placed in challenging positions with salary advancement
and professional prestige envied by other industries throughout the free
world. The following options are available: Dietetics and Food Administration. Graduates are prepared for challenging and rewarding employment in dietetics, nutrition, and foodservice. Employment is available in hospital dietetics, nutrition consulting, school and community nutrition, education, commercial and institutional foodservices. By completing the requirements for this option, students meet the American Dietetics Association didactic requirements. Completion of an internship or approved program of study and registration exam is required to become a registered dietitian.
Enology. California is recognized, both nationally and internationally, as the foremost leader in enology. California State University, Fresno is one of only two universities in the United States that offers a full program of study in enology. Enology graduates have taken employment leading to top positions with prestigious wineries that are recognized as the finest in California and in the world.
Food Science. Graduates are prepared for an endless variety of employment opportunities in the food industry, including laboratory, processing, production, and governmental roles. New product development, management, distribution, and field service opportunities are present in many scientific, technological, and business endeavors.
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