Jun 15, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026

Department of Nutrition and Food Science


Office

Office: Physical Education 224
Phone: (323) 343-5727
Emailnutritionnfoodscience@calstatela.edu
WebsiteDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science

Chair

Department Chair: Kathryn Hillstrom
Email: kgraves@calstatela.edu
Phone: (323) 343-4729

The Faculty

Professors: Kathryn Hillstrom (Chair), Sunil Mangalassary
Associate Professor: Anureet Kaur
Assistant Professors: Kimberly Gottesman, Michele Nicolo|
Emeriti: Laura Calderon

Overview of the School

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science prepares students to excel in nutrition practice, 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.

Accreditation

The BS and post bacc 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 ScienceUndergraduate CertificatePost-Baccalaureate Certificate

    Courses

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