This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.
Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Option in Nutrition includes a minimum of 74 units, including 6 units of electives. Study in this option includes chemistry, anatomy/physiology, nutritional science, metabolism, cultural foods, community nutrition, food science, food production and research. Students transferring from another college or university will receive transfer credit in required courses if a course is equivalent to the course at this University and it is accepted by the University.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Option in Nutrition prepares students for careers in research, public health, industry, and is suitable for students wishing to apply for graduate school, medical school or other health-related programs. Students who wish to take the Nutrition and Dietetics Option as a pre-professional degree (e.g., pre-med, physician assistant) should check with the appropriate programs to verify specific requirements.
The Nutrition Option prepare students for diverse and rewarding careers* in both public and private sectors including:
- supervising and/or providing education to the public through community nutrition programs
- managing corporate wellness programs
- conducting research to inform new discoveries in nutritional science and health
- writing and developing nutrition-related media for educational websites, publishers, or media companies
- working as a nutrition content expert for consulting firms
- educating future nutrition professionals in university settings through teaching and mentoring
- working in non-profit health promotion agencies
- regulation of health and food policy in local, state, or federal government settings
- a variety of opportunities in business/industry (food companies, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
With the RDN credential:
- providing nutrition-related patient care in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities
- overseeing large and small-scale foodservice operations (hotel, military, corporate, prison, catering)
- supervising and planning feeding programs in school and childcare settings,
- offering consultation for professional or collegiate athletes in sports nutrition programs
- offering nutrition counseling through private practice
* Some career paths, such as becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), require continued education beyond an undergraduate degree.
Students in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Option in Nutrition are eligible to apply for the blended track for the M.S. in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics during the fall semester prior to graduation. The MS in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and prepares students for the requirements to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) national credentialing examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).The MS in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics also prepares students to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR or DTR).
