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HN Undergraduate Programs

Guy Smalley
Guy Smalley
HN Academic Advisor
347C Campbell Hall
1787 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614)292-9261
gsmalley@ehe.osu.edu

The Department of Human Nutrition offers science-based programs which lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with an option in Dietetics, Nutrition in Industry, or Nutrition and Community Health.

Click here to view a flow chart (pdf file) illustrating the four undergraduate options along with additional education required, potential career choices, and workplaces.

View the HN tentative course offerings (pdf file) for the current academic school year.

Nutrition

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program is designed for students interested in the metabolism and functions of nutrients and other bioactive dietary compounds at the whole body, cellular and molecular levels, and especially in relation to health and disease. The program of study prepares students for admission to:

Dietetics

Ohio State offers a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) which is accredited by The American Dietetic Association. Upon completion of the DPD, students are eligible to apply for a dietetic internship. Completion of a dietetic internship is necessary to become a Registered Dietitian. A major in dietetics prepares students to become Registered Dietitians with many career choices including:

Nutrition in Industry

The Nutrition in Industry option is for students interested in careers in nutrition-related businesses and industries. The combination of scientific nutrition courses with a solid core in business related course work prepares students to enter employment fields in the food and nutrition industry. This option utilizes the Business Minor from the Fisher College of Business.

Upon graduation, current students are qualified for careers in:

New students, upon graduation, will be qualified for careers in:

Nutrition and Community Health

The Nutrition and Community Health option is for students planning careers related to wellness and health education. Students choose between a minor in Exercise Science or Agricultural Education or a specialization in Health Education that leads to eligibility to take the Certified Health Education Specialist Examination. Graduates of this program will be qualified for work in:

Nutrition Minor

Learn more about the minor in Human Nutrition.

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