Curriculum Guide: Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education New Curriculum

Note:

*Refer to Master of Science in Ag. Education Curriculum Guide

**As prescribed by the Graduate Advisory Committee

1. Cognate/minor courses are courses of 1 or 2 other field(s) of specialization
2. Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
3. After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) andPlan of Course Work ( PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.

Note:

*Refer to Master of Science in Ag. Education Curriculum Guide

**As prescribed by the Graduate Advisory Committee

1. Cognate/minor courses are courses of 1 or 2 other field(s) of specialization
2. Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
3. After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) andPlan of Course Work ( PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.

Course Number and Descriptive Title                                                                                     Units   

Core Courses – 15 units (minimum)
FTEC221 – Food Biochemistry                                                                                                   3
FTEC231 –Advanced Food Microbiology                                                                                 3
FTEC242 – Thermal Processing                                                                                                3  
FTEC257 – Food Product and Process Development                                                            3  
FTEC296 – Statistical Methods in Food Science and Tech. Research                               3 

 Major Courses – 6 units (minimum)  
FTEC222 – Food Carbohydrates                                                                                               3 
FTEC232 – Microbiological Aspects of Food Processing                                                    3 
FTEC233 – Food Fermentation                                                                                                 3  
FTEC234 –Food-Borne Infection and Intoxication                                                               3  
FTEC241 –Dehydration Processes                                                                                          3  
FTEC243 –Advanced Refrigeration and Freezing                                                                 3 
FTEC244 – Food Packaging and Storage                                                                              3  
FTEC251 – Meat and Poultry Processing                                                                              3  
FTEC252 – Advanced Fruit and Vegetable Processing                                                       3  
FTEC253 – Processing of Dairy Products                                                                             3  
FTEC254 – Nuts and Legume Product Processing Technology                                       3  
FTEC255 – Marine and Freshwater Product Process Technology                                   3  
FTEC256 – Baking Technology                                                                                               3  
FTEC291 – Special Topics                                                                                                      1-3  
FTEC297 – Graduate Colloquium                                                                                           1   

Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization) 

FTEC299 – Graduate Seminar                                                                                                1
FTEC300 – Master’s Thesis                                                                                                    6 

                               SUMMARY 

Major                                    ___ 21    
               Minor/Cognate                    ___   9  
               Graduate Seminar               ___   1  
               Master’s Thesis                   ___   6        
                                                                     ---- 
               Total No. of Units Required:   37 

Note:     

• Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program.
• Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively. 
• After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.