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Twin Cities Campus
Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Postbaccalaureate CertificateCCAPS Graduate Programs Instruction
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
College of Continuing and Professional Studies Information Center 20 Ruttan Hall
1994 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108 (612-624-4000)
Email:
ccapsinfo@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals postbaccalaureate certificate is a graduate-level credential that prepares individuals for professional careers in the government sector, non-profit agencies, international organizations, and corporations with more engagement in leadership practices within regulatory affairs. Graduates will be well prepared to contribute and collaborate on problem solving and real solutions.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or an international equivalent.
Applicants with a non-science bachelor’s degree must also have at least 3 years of related work experience.
Applications must include:
· resume or CV;
· professional statement (1-2 pages articulating career goals as related to the Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals certificate; and
· two academic or professional letters of recommendation.
Special Application Requirements:
International students who want to attend this program on a student visa should contact the University's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office at https://isss.umn.edu/.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Required Courses (12 credits)
Take the following courses. A minimum grade of B- must be earned for each course.
ASCL 6212 - Regulatory Affairs for Food Product Development and Market Entry
(3.0 cr)
ASCL 6213 - Regulatory Affairs for Food Production and Distribution
(3.0 cr)
ASCL 6214 - Regulatory Affairs for Food Claims and Labeling
(3.0 cr)
ASCL 6215 - Landmark Food Cases Shifting Regulatory Policy
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |