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ANR-490

Sponsored by
Institute for Food Laws
and Regulations

College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources
Michigan State University

The International Food Law Certificate Program courses are offered by the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations and the College of Agricultura and Natural Resources at Michigan State University through the ANGEL learning management system. ANGEL is an acronym which stands for "A New Global Environment for Learning".

Tuition for fall semester 2006 under the Lifelong Education Program is (US) $1,037.25 per course ($345.75 per credit hour x 3 credits). International Lifelong Education Students living outside the United States are exempt from matriculation fees, international student fees, and international health insurance [If you are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at MSU, the particular tuition rate and fees for that program would apply.] Tuition increases are posted one month prior to the commencement of each semester. Tuition for spring semester 2007 under the Lifelong Education Program is expected to be (US) $1,337.25 per course ($445.75 per credit hour x 3 credits). This amount includes a $100.00 per credit hour special fee ($100.00 x 3 credits = $300.00) that will be assessed starting spring semester 2007.

The 3 credits received per course are fully accredited through Michigan State University. Up to 10 credits through the Lifelong Education Program may be transferred to a graduate program.] [If you are enrolled as a degree candidate at MSU, please see the tuition rate applicable to your program.] Tuition rate increases will be announced at least one month prior to the start of a new semester.

Courses available fall semester 2006:

  • ANR 810, Section 730, International Food Laws and Regulations [Graduate Level]
  • ANR 811, Section 730, Food Regulation in the United States [Graduate Level]


  • ANR 490, Section 730, International Food Laws and Regulation (overview)
  • ANR 490, Section 731, Food Regulation in the United States
  • ANR 490, Section 732, Food Regulation in the European Union
  • ANR 490, Section 733, Food Regulation in Latin America
  • ANR 490, Section 734, Food Regulation in Canada
  • ANR 490, Section 735, Codex Alimentarius (The Food Code)
  • ANR 490, Section 736, OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health)
  • ANR 490, Section 737, IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention)

New courses in development schedule to be available in the future:

  • ANR 490, Section 738, Food Regulation in the Middle East
  • ANR 490, Section 739, Food Regulation in Asia

At the time of enrollment, please notify the Registrar if you need graduate-level credit for any degree program.

Students who wish to audit a course must notify the Registrar at the time of enrolling or by the end of the first week of the course. You will have access to the course materials and pay the same tuition, however, you will not be required to do the assignments, will not receive credit and will not be eligible for the International Food Laws Distance Education Certificate.

ENROLLING THROUGH THE LIFELONG EDUCATION PROGRAM: All students who wish to enroll as Lifelong Education Students at Michigan State University for credit should follow the procedures under "Enrolling as a Lifelong Education Student at Michigan State University." To link directly to the online Lifelong Education application, click here. Be sure to list yourself as "Lifelong" not as "Freshman, Transfer, or Graduate".

MSU ELECTRONIC BILLING AND PAYMENT SERVICES. Beginning July 26, 2004, electronic billing is the official means of generating tuition bills to all Michigan State University students. This means that paper bills will no longer be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service. The electronic billing and payment system will automatically send an e-mail notification to the student’s MSU provided e-mail address when a bill is ready to be viewed online. Billing statements will be available in STUINFO (http://STUINFO.msu.edu) For further information on electronic billing and payment services, click here.

Students who are currently enrolled in a degree program at Michigan State University may register for these distance education courses through the online enrollment system. click here."

Click on the boxes below to obtain a copy of the Application and Questionnaire. Simply print them out, legibly fill them in by hand, designatue your course selection, and fax them to (517) 432-1492[USA].

Application form:
United States Citizens
& Permanent Residents
Application form:
International Students
EligibilityQuestionnaire.doc

If you have any questions about on-line enrollment options or require further technical information, please phone the 24 Hour Help and Support line at: Toll Free:1-800-500-1554 (North America and Hawaii) or Local: 355-2345 (area code 517)


Or contact us at:

INSTITUTE FOR FOOD LAWS & REGULATIONS
404 Agriculture Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1302
Telephone: 517/355-8295
Fax: 517/432-1492

Or you may contact Mary Anne Verleger, Course Manager, at verlege3@msu.edu or IFLR@msu.edu or telephone 517/355-8295 and we will fax, email or mail you an information package.

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