The Food Technology graduate certificate offered through the School of Food and Agriculture is 100% online and is a 12-credit program. The graduate certificate would benefit professionals working in the food industry.

Educational objectives

1. Critically assess current research and apply principles of food science in the preservation, processing, packaging, and distribution of safe food.
2. Strengthen competencies in the field of Food Technology.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.

NOTE: If you are an international student who is interested in pursuing any of our graduate certificate programs, please contact um.internationalgrad@maine.edu BEFORE applying.