California State University Northridge offers students a focused path in Food Science as an option within the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences. This specialization provides a robust scientific foundation, exploring the physical, biological, and chemical principles that govern food. The curriculum delves into critical areas like food safety, quality assurance, product development, and processing, integrating knowledge from various scientific disciplines. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through laboratory work and opportunities for internships within the local food industry. The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for diverse and impactful careers ensuring a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply in the dynamic food sector.
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California State University, Northridge (CSUN or Cal State Northridge) is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With a total enrollment of 38,551 students (as of Fall 2021), it has the second largest undergraduate population as well as the third largest total student body in the California State University system, making it one of the largest comprehensive universities in the United States in terms of enrollment size. The size of CSUN also has a major impact on the California economy, with an estimated $1.9 billion in economic output generated by CSUN on a yearly basis. As of Fall 2021, the university had 2,187 faculty, of which 794 (or about 36%) were tenured or on the tenure track.