Nutrition - BS, Human Health Track

Nutritional sciences prepares students with a comprehensive knowledge of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships between nutrients, food components and human health.

Prevention of diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphacize the integration of nutrients in biochemistry, genetics, physiology and anatomy, microbiology and immunology underlying wellness, disease, and enhancing the quality of life to promote a healthy lifespan. The major also provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing graduate degrees in biological, nutritional or food sciences; professional degrees in medicine; dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, nursing, public health and other health professions; or dietetic internships.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Graduate Degree/Dietetic Internship Program are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who successfully complete the DPD and a dietetic internship are eligible to take the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Two curricular tracks are offered (Didactic Program in Dietetics and Human Health) to provide flexibility in one’s chosen career path. In addition to post-graduate studies, the Nutrition major prepares students for corporate wellness positions, health promotion programs, the food industry, public health programs, pharmaceutical sales, clinical dietetics, medical and research laboratories, biotechnology firms, government agencies and related fields.  For more information, visit the Department of Nutrition website.

Human Health Track

The Human Health Track provides a wide range of approved electives in order to customize a degree suited to research interests and career objectives. Through this program, students are prepared to work in community nutrition programs, education, research, and as technical representatives in the nutrition and health industry. This program especially designed for students wanting to go to graduate or professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, or pharmacy.