Human Nutrition (BS)
Promoting a comprenhensive, wholistic undertsanding of the relationship between health and nutrition.
The Human Nutrition Concentration offers students a strong, science-based foundation in nutrition science, culinary medicine, health behavior, and wellness — with the flexibility to tailor coursework toward their individual career goals. Whether you're pursuing pre-professional pathways in medicine, PA, PT, nursing, OT, or pharmacy; exploring health and wellness coaching; corporate or community wellness; health communications; or graduate study in nutrition or health sciences, this concentration provides a dynamic and adaptable pathway to get you there. With hands-on culinary medicine experiences, flexible elective hours to personalize your degree, meaningful internship opportunities, and real-world application, the Human Nutrition Concentration equips students with the tools, knowledge, and preparation needed to thrive in today's ever-evolving healthcare and wellness landscape.
Major: Human Nutrition
Concentration: Dietetics
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Brochure (degree sheet coming soon)(subject to change)
Post-grad + Careers
As professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and beyond increasingly recognize the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in patient outcomes, a strong foundation in human nutrition has never been more valuable. Today's healthcare landscape is shifting toward prevention, wellness, and whole-person care —making Human Nutrition one of the most versatile and forward-thinking concentrations available.
Graduates of this concentration are well-positioned for success if they choose to pursue:
- Professional programs in Dietetics, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA and more
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Corporate or Community Wellness
- Public Health Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Select Health Communications ROles
- Clinical Nutrition Support
- Research & Graduate Study in Nutrition
You will extend your knowledge and skills beyond the classroom through an internship, taking what was learned in the classroom and applying it in professional settings. Internship settings are selected and secured by students and may include health departments, rehabilitation centers, community centers, hospitals, schools, corporate settings and a variety of other sites.
Mary Catherine Schallert, Program Coordinator