Unlike a Food Science Degree, which prepares students for food research and development, Lakeland’s Food Safety and Quality program focuses on the safe production of food. Students in the program will learn from food industry leaders by working and earning credit both in Lakeland’s classrooms and at local employers.
Lakeland’s Food Safety and Quality program blends the sciences of Biology and Chemistry with best business practices to prepare students for careers in food processing. Lakeland University will prepare students to be well-rounded manufacturing professionals equipped to advance in the production of food while also possessing finance, management philosophy, and other skills needed to lead people to their potential.
Lakeland University's state-of-the-art, on-campus lab allows for a hands-on experience that replicates the work students will find on the job. The lab was funded in part by a $500,000 gift from Johnsonville.
Upon graduation, students will have a variety of professional areas to choose from for this in-demand field, such as: production, operations, auditing, compliance, microbiology, lab science, supply chain, food security, regulatory, legal, etc.
Lakeland University worked with some of the biggest names in the food business to create this degree program — ensuring course content is relevant to the needs of today's marketplace.
*Data provided by Job Center of Wisconsin's Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for food scientists and technologists.
There’s more than one way to get a college education and Lakeland offers them all. Lakeland University students have access to a variety of pathways, and each one can be customized to meet your needs. Since our founding in 1862, Lakeland University has been a leader in finding ways to help students make their dreams come true.
You may apply at any time as Lakeland University operates on a rolling admission basis with 6 start dates throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed until about two weeks before the start of each term.
Once your application is received, your Lakeland University admissions counselor will be in touch.
*Exceptions to the above admission criteria may be granted for students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.75 to 1.99 if the academic experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than two years ago. Furthermore, typically students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.50 to 1.75 will only be considered if the poor academic performance experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than five years ago. Students receiving an exception will be admitted conditionally.
Professor of Biology, Chair of Natural Sciences
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry; Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Food Safety and Quality
