Nov 21, 2024  
University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
University Catalog 2024-2025

Department of Nutrition and Food Science


Office

Office: Physical Education 224
Phone: (323) 343-5327
E-mailnutritionnfoodscience@calstatela.edu
WebsiteDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science

Chair

Director: Kathryn Hillstrom
E-mail: kgraves@calstatela.edu
Phone: (323) 343-4729

The Faculty

Professors: Kathryn Hillstrom (Chair), Sunil Mangalassary
Associate Professor: Anureet Kaur
Assistant Professors: Kim Gottesman, Michele Nicolo, Pera Jambazian (FERP)
Emeriti: Laura Calderon


Overview

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science prepares students to excel in nutrition and food science skills communication, research, policy, advocacy, and service. Graduates in nutrition will improve individual and community health as innovative leaders in the field. Students enrolled in the didactic program in dietetics will be prepared for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Graduates of the Food Science program receive training in food safety, analysis, quality assurance, and new product development and will serve the industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

Accreditation

The BS DPD at Cal State Los Angeles is currently granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Education (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL. 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400.

Programs

    Bachelor of ScienceMaster of SciencePostbaccalaureate Certificate

    Courses

      Food Science and Technology (Undergraduate)Nutritional Science (Graduate)Nutritional Science (Undergraduate)