Internship

The Work-Learn internship program on the Davis campus is a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in almost any field in which they are interested.  Such an internship can provide students with an excellent opportunity to apply their education, gain work experience, investigate career opportunities or explore other fields of interest.  A work-learn internship can be one of the student’s most valuable academic tools to enrich his/her university experience.  Many food companies offer paid summer employment to students in the Food Science major.  (A student in the Department of Food Science and Technology can apply for an internship after completion of 84 units.  This is numbered as FST 192.  The application is filed with the major advisor in 1206 RMI South.)

The campus Internship and Career Center, South Hall, 752-2861, assists students in finding suitable internships, as well as full-time career positions.  Many food companies seek interns and graduates through their offices.  Further information on internships and full-time career positions can also be found in the Food Science Advising Office, Room 1206 RMI South.

Special Study

            Special study courses (numbered FST 99 for freshmen or sophomores, and FST 199 for juniors and senior) are designed for students who find that they share a common research interest with a specific instructor that cannot be accommodated within the traditional structure of the course normally offered by the University.  Students may be able to do research of their own design under the supervision of a faculty member or, more often, a student participates in the on-going research of a faculty member.  Students interested in participation in research should contact the appropriate faculty member.  NOTE: Students cannot enroll in more that 5 units of Special study course per quarter, and no more that 20 units of 99, 192, or 199 courses can be used toward the 180 units required for graduation.

Direct Group Study

            Directed Group Study course (numbered FST 198) are designed for two or more students.  These are generally taught in a manner similar to a regularly scheduled class.  Frequently faculty members who are initiating a new course will first offer the class as a direct group study course.