FOOD PROCESSING, TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY
Applications for KCC’s Fall 2024 Agricultural Science programs are due in August! Find links to applications below or contact Program Coordinator Katelyn Kelley at walte299@msu.edu or 269-965-3931 ext. 2092 for more information.
The Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program is a partnership between Kellogg Community College and the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Institute of Agriculture and Technology. The program combines online and in-person courses with applied learning experiences including a mobile food processing lab, industry clerkship and professional internship to prepare graduates for jobs or further education in food processing fields.
Food Processing students have the opportunity to earn an Associate in Agricultural Science degree at KCC while simultaneously earning a Food Processing, Technology and Safety Certificate through MSU – with all coursework completed entirely at KCC.
For more information about the KCC/MSU Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program, see:
- Associate in Agricultural Science (Transfer)
- Associate in Agricultural Science (Non-Transfer Career Track)
- The Food Processing, Technology and Safety Enrollment Process Checklist
- The Food Processing, Technology and Safety Informational Flyer
How to Enroll
Food Processing students pay KCC tuition and fee rates for KCC classes and MSU tuition and fee rates for MSU classes, and must apply jointly to both KCC and the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology.
For more information about KCC/MSU Food Processing programming or for assistance enrolling the in a program, contact Program Coordinator Katelyn Kelley at walte299@msu.edu or 269-965-3931 ext. 2092.
Advising & Transfer
The Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program simplifies the process for students interested in continuing their education in a four-year degree program at MSU after graduating from KCC, and will allow students who have earned MSU credits through Future Farmers of America programming to apply up to six credits to the dual KCC/MSU degree and certificate program.
View transfer guides outlining opportunities for students looking to transfer their KCC credits to a four-year institution. Contact Academic Advising at 269-965-4124 or advising@kellogg.edu to schedule an appointment to plot a personal transfer plan.
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Food Processing Careers
The KCC/MSU Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program combines classroom instruction and theory with practical experience gained through laboratories and a professional internship. Career paths available to graduates with a Food Processing education include:
- Food safety manager
- Food technician
- Machinery and equipment maintenance
- Raw ingredient manufacturing
- Specialty food processing
Projected Job Outlook & Salary Information
For the latest employment and wage estimates for agricultural careers in Michigan, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at bls.gov/oes/current/oes_mi.htm.
Why Study Food Processing at KCC?
The KCC/MSU Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program trains students on the processes and technologies used to convert commodities into consumable food products, preparing them for any number of careers or further education upon graduation.
Accessibility & Convenience
Food Processing students have full access to resources at both KCC and MSU, and are assisted by Program Coordinator Kaite Fraser through recruitment, advising, financial aid, course planning and other assistance. Fraser can be reached at kfraser@msu.edu or 269-965-3931 ext. 2092.
Flexible Classes
Food Processing coursework is completed in classes on campus at KCC, online and in hybrid online/classroom formats, allowing students more flexibility and convenience in their class schedule.
Professional Internships
The MSU course AT 293: Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology is a required course for all Food Processing Program students, providing each student with supervised professional experience in agencies, business and industry related to the student’s major field of study.
Credit for State FFA Degrees
In recognition of the hard work and dedication it takes to complete a state-approved program in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education and receive the State FFA Degree, MSU has partnered with the Michigan Department of Education to award six credits to students who meet certain criteria. Eligible students must:
- Be admitted to MSU or the Institute of Agricultural Technology
- Complete a state-approved AFNR Education program
- Earn the State FFA Degree
The six credits can be applied to any MSU undergraduate program, including the Food Processing, Technology and Safety Program. For more information, visit canr.msu.edu/iat/state_ffa_degree_completers.
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Food Processing Contacts
Katelyn Kelley
Program Coordinator, MSU IAT and Ag Science