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College of Health and Human Sciences

Food Science and Human Nutrition Nourishing Body and Mind

Our programs illuminate the roles of food and nutrition in overall public health through innovative research and outreach programs.

Reasons to Enroll

What are our degree programs?

Our degree programs are science-based courses and practical training in:

  • Fermentation Science and Technology
  • Hospitality Management
  • Nutrition and Food Science

A sample of where our students pursue career or graduate studies:

  • Pre-health
  • Dietetics
  • Tourism
  • Event planning
  • Food safety
  • Brewing

Learn more about our degree programs.

Explore Programs and Degrees
Hospitality and Restaurant Management students work at the Aspen Grill

Learning Spaces Learning in Action

We make sure our programs offer you the ability to learn through experience and experimentation. Whether you are interested in helping people improve their health through nutrition counseling or have a passion for restaurant management, we have a place for you to try it out.

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center

Our students get hands on experience in nutrition counseling, program management and other services offered by KRNC giving them the practical skills they will use in their careers.

 

Nutrition Center Appointment

Aspen Grille

We think the best way to learn about Hospitality Management, is to experience it first hand. Our students learn in a full-service restaurant right on campus, in the Lory Student Center. The Aspen Grille is student-run, which means you are driving your learning experience.

Student serving food at Aspen Grille

Fermentation Facilities

Our students will take courses housed within these state of the art facilities.

  • New Belgium FST Kitchen and Sensory Laboratory
  • Anheuser-Busch Foundation Quality Laboratory
  • Odell Pilot System
  • Ramskeller Brewery
Fermentation Students

Connecting to the Community

Asset 277 Summer Camps

The FSHN Summer Cooking Camps are for the curious junior scientist who wants to know the how and why of food. Register your kids today!

Asset 86 FSHN Alumni

As alumni, you are a valuable part of our organization. You make us who we are by shaping the future of nutrition, food science and safety, hospitality, and fermentation sciences. We are proud you are a part of the FSHN family.

Asset 370 Community Outreach

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on health and wellness through EFNEP education programs, extension services, and the Lillian Fountain-Smith conference.

Asset 9 Job Board

Great educations lead to satisfying and challenging careers. We take the next step with you and help you find opportunities for internships and starting your career.

  • Asset 262 95% of fermentation science and technology students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

  • Asset 279 100% of hospitality management students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

  • Asset 346 84% of nutrition and food science students had their plans secured within 6 months of graduation

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