Nutrition

Cultivate a background in nutrition and prepare for a rich variety of health-related careers.

Nutrition impacts the daily life of every human being, making this area of study timeless and critical to society. We offer a distinctive program in all areas of nutrition and dietetics. You’ll learn about the cultural value and science of nutrition and how you can make a difference in your community and the world.

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Programs Offered

Bachelor of Science Combined BS/MS Master of Science Master of Science with DPD Minor

Sample Courses

Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
Food Preparation
Sports Nutrition
Food and Culture
Nutrition Thru Life Cycles
Infant & Child Nutrition

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Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

Our Faculty

Our faculty comprises accomplished educators, researchers, and leaders in their fields dedicated to help you shape your future in nutritional sciences. They’ll meet with you regularly with advice regarding degree/program requirements as well as post-graduate employment and/or education. Meet our faculty.

What Sets Us Apart

Getting a solid foundation in nutrition within a traditional liberal arts setting can lead to any number of successful careers in nutrition and dietetics, and our commitment to educating ethical leaders will prepare you to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Career Prospects

You’ll be ready to pursue a career in nutrition, food management, join a dietetics program or earn your masters in any nutrition-related graduate program.

Our recent alumni have taken all kinds of career paths: Physician’s Assistant, cookbook author, health and nutrition blogger, management team member at Potbelly’s, intern for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture.