The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in nutrition, dietetics, or food service. The curriculum also provides the foundation for students to continue their education at the graduate level.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science is 120. Consult with an advisor for the units required in all degree areas including General Education courses and directed electives.
A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to meet major requirements.
Students may choose between two options:
The option in dietetics is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). This option fulfills the academic requirements to prepare students to apply for supervised practice to become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists (known as RD or RDN). Coursework is concentrated in the areas of nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition education, food science, food production and management of food service operations, chemistry, and physiology, plus a variety of supporting coursework in related disciplines.
The option in community nutrition and wellness prepares students for careers in community settings which include the Women, Infant, and Children Program, Head Start, food service, and coaching. It introduces students to coursework to prepare them for graduate studies in nutrition, public health, or allied health careers.
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