The department offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs with majors in food science and a Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in food science—environmental toxicology. Those programs are described below. The department also offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs with majors in human nutrition and a Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in human nutrition-environmental toxicology. Those programs are also described below. In addition, the department offers programs for postdoctoral research.

Each graduate program in the Department of Food Science and Human and Nutrition is designed to prepare the student to become a specialist in food science or human nutrition. Programs of study and research are flexible and are designed to meet the needs and objectives of individual students. Emphasis is placed on a sound educational program to develop a high degree of professional competence in a specific program area. Attendance and participation at seminars and participation in the teaching programs where appropriate are designed to broaden the student's background for future careers.

Students who are enrolled in Master of Science degree programs in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition may elect a Specialization in Environmental Toxicology. For additional information, refer to the Graduate Specialization in Environmental Toxicology statement.

Students who are enrolled in Master of Science degree programs in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition may elect a Specialization in Food Safety. For additional information, refer to the statement on the specialization in theCollege of Veterinary Medicine section of this catalog.

Students who are enrolled in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition may elect specializations in Infancy and Early Childhood. For additional information, refer to the statement on Interdepartmental Graduate Specializations in Infancy and Early Childhood in the College of Social Science section of this catalog.