Food Processing & Technology

Benefits of the Degree

• A joint admissions opportunity for the students with OCTC, KCTCS and WKU-O that provides an economic incentive to the student. Students may transfer their complete A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree to the Food Processing and Technology Major.
• Great opportunities for the students to participate in at least one paid internships in high-tech food industry in Kentucky area to prepare students for a job after graduation. There are numerous food processors who accept the FPT students for internships in the Central and Western Kentucky regions of Kentucky.
• Opportunities for students to engage in applied research with food scientists. Students learn the fundamentals of processing, and making safe, wholesome, nutritious food products.
•  A unique program of study offered in Owensboro where majors do not have to travel to the main campus of WKU for courses.
•  Students benefit from small class sizes, one-on-one teaching, dedicated faculty, and student-oriented advising.