Nov 22, 2024  
University Catalog 2022-2023 
    
University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Nutrition and Food Science


Office

Office: Physical Education 224
Phone: 323-448-3505
E-mailschoolkns@calstatela.edu
Websitehttps://www.calstatela.edu/hhs/dnfs

Chair

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

The Faculty

Professors: Kathryn Hillstrom, Sunil Mangalassary
Assistant Professors: Kim Gottesman, Anureet Kaur, Michele Nicolo, Pera Jambazian
Emeriti: Laura Calderon

Overview of the School

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

Thee Nutritional Science BS, Option in Dietetics 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

Degree - Undergraduate

Degree - Graduate

Certificate - Undergraduate

Certificate - Post-Baccalaureate

Programs

    Degree - UndergraduateDegree - GraduateCertificate - UndergraduateCertificate - Post-Baccalaureate