Human Nutrition Undergraduate Programs
Welcome!
Do you have an interest working in the health field and want a focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, health education, public health or marketing?
If so, one of our 4 programs could be a good major fit for you.
The Department of Human Nutrition offers a variety of science-based programs which lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a major in Dietetics, Nutrition and Community Health, or Nutrition in Industry.
Want to learn more about our undergraduate programs?
The Human Nutrition advising staff highly encourages students who are currently not a Human Nutrition or Nutrition major or pre-major who are interested in one or more of our four undergraduate programs to attend a Human Nutrition Information Session. Sign up now!
Please explore the links below to learn more about each of our 4 undergraduate programs.
Nutrition Major (pre-health science)
- Excellent preparation for graduate professional programs such as medical school and dental school
- Rigorous science curriculum
- Provides solid foundation in physical/biological sciences with strong emphasis on human nutrition
- Includes an internship experience that relates to a possible career of interest
- Nutrition research/lab work opportunities
Human Nutrition Major, Dietetics Option
- CADE accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) prepares students to become Registered Dieticians (RDs)
- Career choices include nutrition education, nutrition counseling/therapy, sports nutrition and food service management
- Upon completion of DPD, students are eligible to apply for a Dietetic Internship
Human Nutrition Major, Nutrition and Community Health Option
(will stop admitting students after March 30, 2012)
- Excellent program for students interested in public health or other allied health profession graduate programs
- Course options that focus on wellness and health education
- Optional Exercise Science minor for students interested in personal training and physical therapy programs
Human Nutrition Major, Nutrition in Industry Option
- Excellent program for students interested in marketing/sales of health products and foods
- General Business minor included in major
- Graduates employed by regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and in the nutrition product development field
Human Nutrition Minor
- The Human Nutrition Minor consists of 24-34 credit hours and is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the area of human nutrition.
View a flow chart (pdf) illustrating the four undergraduate options along with additional education required, potential career choices, and workplaces.
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