About Us

Promoting the Health of Individuals, Families and Communities

 

Programs offered in Human Nutritional Sciences focus on the role of nutrition in health and disease prevention, the application of nutrition to diverse human needs and lifestyles, and the importance of nutrition and food policies for community health. There is also an emphasis on the development of communication skills and professionalism. Graduates have a wide choice of career directions. They may become health practitioners, managers, educators, or researchers, and may work in clinical, community or business settings. The Department offers a four year undergraduate degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences. Students graduating with this degree, who have selected specialization in the dietetics option, can qualify for a dietetic internship. Students can also complete pre-professional preparation for programs such as medicine, dentistry or law. The degree also prepares students for graduate studies in areas related to either nutrition or foods. Graduate programs leading to masters or doctoral degrees are available to qualified students.

 

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