Nutritional Science

Part of: Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science Department

Offered as: Major, Minor

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Related Areas of Study: Health and Fitness, Coaching, Clinical Exercise Science

Part of: Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science Department

Offered as: Major, Minor

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Related Areas of Study: Health and Fitness, Coaching, Clinical Exercise Science

The BS in Nutritional Science is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for a career in nutrition, food science, food service management, or public health. Nutrition students can pursue a Standard major, a comprehensive emphasis in either Community Nutrition or Pre-Dietetics. The Standard major provides flexibility for students who wish to double major, while the Community Nutrition emphasis provides a solid grounding in the sciences for students interested in a variety of nutrition-related professions or graduate programs. The Pre-Dietetics emphasis includes necessary prerequisite coursework for students wishing to enter an ACEND-accredited graduate program in dietetics.

Nutritional Science Requirements

A major is your primary field of study, focusing on a specific subject like biology or business. This differs from a degree, which is the overall qualification you earn (for example, a bachelor’s degree). Your major determines the specialized courses you will take in college. To complete your degree, a major must be paired with a minor.

Program Requirements Degree Plan

A minor complements your major by allowing you to explore a secondary field of interest. It requires fewer courses than a major, making it a flexible way to broaden your knowledge, diversify your skills, or pursue a personal passion alongside your primary area of study.

Program Requirements

Scholarships

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Community Health
Clinical Nutrition
Food Science
Nutritional Counseling
Public Health
Research Methods

Community Health Worker
Dietetic Technician
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
Health Educator
Nutrition Educator

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