SAFE FOOD PRACTICES
Morningside’s location in Sioux City and the tri-state region places us in the heart of one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Both our Siouxland location and the number of businesses in the area with ties to agriculture have made the Morningside University Regina Roth Agricultural and Food Studies department a critical regional resource. This program is designed for non-agriculture majors to enhance their understanding of the agricultural sector.
Degrees
Food Safety
Minor
Why Study Food Safety?
Morningside University’s Food Safety minor prepares students to protect the quality and safety of the global food supply through science, technology, and regulatory knowledge. The interdisciplinary program combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences, preparing students for careers in food production, public health, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Flexible minor that complements agriculture, biology, health sciences, and business majors
- Hands-on experience through industry-focused coursework and experiential learning
- Study in Siouxland, a major hub for food production and food processing
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hands on Learning Environment
You'll have access to our 3,300 square-foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, the 76-acre Lags Learning Farm, campus garden, Cargill Outdoor Classroom, and more to give you hands on experience outside the classroom preparing you for success.
Externship Program
Our externship program allows you to participate in a paid, semester-long externship in Sioux City, greater Iowa or beyond and work side-by-side with management and production teams doing real agriculture in the real world.
Career Opportunities
Morningside graduates of the agriculture and food studies program have gone into careers at Tyson Foods, Palmer Candy Company, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit Administration, regional cooperatives, and more.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Food Safety minor prepares you to help ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of the food supply. You’ll gain knowledge of food production systems, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and public health while building skills that complement careers in agriculture, biology, public health, and food science. Potential careers include:
- Regulatory Affairs Technician
- Food Safety Specialist
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Food Safety Coordinator
- Compliance Specialist
- Public Health Inspector
- Food Production Supervisor
Graduates with a background in Food Safety work across the agriculture, food production, and public health industries, helping organizations maintain quality standards, meet regulatory requirements, and protect consumer health. Graduates work at:
- Agricultural and food science laboratories
- Food processing and manufacturing companies
- Meat and poultry processing facilities
- Grain and ingredient companies
- Government and public health agencies
- Food distribution and logistics companies
Food Safety coursework provides a strong foundation in food quality, microbiology, public health, and regulatory systems. You’ll explore food safety practices from production through distribution while learning how to identify risks, implement quality assurance programs, and understand the regulations that protect the food supply. Featured courses include Methods in Food Safety, Food Quality Assurance and Regulation Systems, Microbiology, and Epidemiology.
LEARN BY DOING
REGINA ROTH APPLIED AG & FOOD STUDIES
As a Regina Roth Agricultural and Food Studies student, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yield, farm profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability. You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience for the real world.
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
MEET THE FACULTY
Dr. Thomas Paulsen
Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business
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Keren Brooks
Assistant Professor
Morningside is full of students, faculty, and staff who seek, not only a great educational experience, but also to build and sustain communities. It is exciting, rewarding, and encouraging to work in an environment that is dedicated to uplifting others.
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Daniel Witten
Associate Professor
I love working in the close knit environment that Mside provides. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make connections.
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