The Work-Learn internship program on the Davis campus is a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in almost any field in which they are interested. A Work-Learn internship can provide students with an excellent opportunity to apply their education, gain work experience, investigate career opportunities or explore other fields of interest. A Work-Learn internship can be one of the student's most valuable academic tools to enrich his or her university experience. Many food companies offer paid summer employment to students in the Food Science major. The campus UC Davis Internship and Career Center assists students in finding suitable internships, as well as full-time career positions.
Many food companies seek interns and graduates through their office.
Further information on internships and full-time career positions can also be found in the Food Science Library located in Cruess Hall. Special Study Special study courses are designed for students who find that they share a common research interest with a specific instructor that cannot be accommodated within the traditional structure of courses normally offered by the University. Students may be able to do research of their own design under the supervision of a faculty member or, more often, a student participates in the on-going research of a faculty member. Directed Group Study Directed Group Study courses are designed for two or more students. These are generally taught in a manner similar to a regularly scheduled class.