Program Description
The Online Meat Culinology® Certificate program is based on the scientific approach to understanding food preparation and processing, and is deeply rooted in the expertise of University of Nebraska—Lincoln (UNL) researchers and faculty members.
Courses concentrate on meat science, meat culinology and food safety. Convenient online courses train professional to better understand both the science and the art of food preparation. In as little as 18 months, you can earn your certificate and gain recognition in the field.
The Meat Culinology® Certificate program is delivered completely online, meaning students can work full time and advance their education at the same time. Students go online to access courses, submit assignments, interact with instructors and classmates, and access online resources. Additional opportunities for interaction with instructors and classmates are built into the course through phone, Web conferencing and e-mail communication.
Like on-campus courses, the online classes will be taught by renowned UNL faculty, as well as industry professionals in meat scienceand food preparation. As a resaerch-based institution, UNL's faculty are doing more than just teaching courses, they're the people creating knowledge and innovative solutions to enhance the industry as a whole.
Program Requirements
Coursework
Taught by experts in the field, these courses will educate you to become a meat culinologist:
- Introduction to Animal Products
- Meat Specifications and Procurement
- Fresh Meats
- Food Service Applications
- Processed and Value-Added Meats
- Food Safety and HACCP Programming
Other Information
Who Should Consider This Program?
The Meat Culinology Certificate program is ideal for:
- Research Chefs
- Culinologists
- Food Scientists
- Food Service Professionals
- Military Personnel
- Hospitality Majors
- Animal Science Majors
- Family and Consumer Science Teachers
More Information/Contact Information
If you have further questions, please click the ‘Request More Information’ button above, and complete the required form, give us a call at (402) 472-5515 or e-mail unlextended@unl.edu.
