WCU Program: Community Nutrition 01

Community Nutrition

Part of: Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science Department

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science

Related Areas of Study: Nutritional Science, Pre-Dietetics, Pre-Nursing

Part of: Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science Department

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science

Related Areas of Study: Nutritional Science, Pre-Dietetics, Pre-Nursing

Explore the building blocks of nutrition and the impact of diet.

The B.S. in Nutrition 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.

Community Nutrition Requirements

Emphasis

A major emphasis dives deeper into a specific interest within your major. It allows you to focus on a particular area of study, replacing the need for a separate minor. By tailoring your coursework, a major emphasis equips you with specialized knowledge and skills to better prepare you for career opportunities or advanced studies in your chosen field.

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Scholarships

Scholarships by Department

The Western Colorado University Foundation offers scholarships for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

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Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Top Skills

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

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Career Pathways

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

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Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science Department

Department Chairperson

  • Gary P. Van Guilder, PhD.

  • Professor, Exercise & Sport Science; Faculty, Applied Exercise Science and Performance Graduate Program; Chair, Recreation, Exercise & Sport Science

Administrative Assistant

AESP Graduate Program Director

  • Christina Buchanan

  • Professor, Exercise & Sport Science; Faculty, Applied Exercise Science and Performance Graduate Program

Contact Information

970.943.7129
970.943.7125

Contact Location

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Paul Wright Gym 209
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231

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