At Butler, you will be able to learn the processes of developing and analyzing commodities through conceptualization, sales and management plans. Whether you deal with products that come from animals, vegetables or grains, you will learn both the science and business behind the development and marketing of a food product. Butler Community College offers you a dynamic opportunity to understand the jobs available in the food science business.
Once you earn your two-year degree, you are able to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in food science, business or agriculture. Your background in business, food chemistry and agribusiness will supply you with the necessary knowledge to succeed in this in-demand field.
The Associate in Science in Food Science and Safety is designed for students planning to seek to transfer to a four-year college. Food science students will learn how chemistry, nutrition, biology and other sciences improve the safety and quality of foods, how new food products and flavors are developed, and how safer and more energy efficient food processes are designed.
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
August 2025
McConnell Campus
EL DORADO,
Kansas,
67042, United States
International students must have graduated from the equivalent of a U.S. high school (12 years of education). If English is not an official language of your country or your English grade is below a “C†average, you will need to submit a document to meet our English proficiency requirement. This can be done through one of the following:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.