Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Nutrition Science, B.S.


Nutrition Science Major (B.S.) is a Didactic Program in Dietetics that offers students an opportunity to study the impact of biological, chemical and physical properties of food on the human body and apply these concepts through experiential learning. Students will be prepared to apply to supervised practice programs that lead to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist, to attend graduate school or for employment in a range of nutrition related careers including health & wellness counseling and food service management and  food industry jobs. Emphasis is placed on the development of interprofessional communication skills, cultural competence and evidence –based application of knowledge.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Health Sciences .

Additional Requirements for the DPD Program


To receive a verification statement indicating all requirements have been met for the DPD program, students must have a:

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher in all Nutrition Science courses
  • “C” or better in all Nutrition Science courses
  • Overall GPA of 2.0