The Food Science program is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists, while the Nutrition program is an American Dietetic Association approved didactic program. Students can also obtain a Master of Science degree in Agriculture with specialization in Food Science and Nutrition. The Department also offers minors in Food Science and Nutrition. The department is equipped with a food processing operations pilot plant. The laboratories are designed for teaching courses in nutrition, food service management, sensory evaluation, functional components of foods and quality control as well as other food processing systems.
Teachers strive to provide individual attention to students during classes.