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Culinology combines culinary expertise with food science. This field brings together chefs and food scientists who collaborate in research and development (its main focus), food production, restaurant chains, hospitality, ingredient suppliers, consulting, and education. It also encompasses food professionals in sales, marketing, production, logistics, and media. The Research Chefs Association serves as the discipline's professional organization. Founded in 1996 by food industry experts addressing shared professional challenges, it has emerged as the top resource for culinary and technical knowledge in the food sector.
Become part of the forefront in science, technology, and business management. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition equips students for diverse careers in America's biggest industry - food. California State University, Fresno sits at the heart of the world's most productive food region.
Leading dairy and food corporations partner with the university to give students practical industry insights. Healthcare and food service sectors actively seek dietitians and nutrition specialists.
Have graduated from high school (earning a high school diploma), have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)
English language Score: TOEFL – 61 iBT, or IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section, or ELS Language Centers - Level 112, or Pearson's Test of English – 45. Application Deadlines: Fall - July 1 and Spring - November 1.