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Food Science and Human Nutrition B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science

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What is a Nutrition and Food Science Degree?

Our degree includes a combination of biology, chemistry, health sciences, and hands-on experience.

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B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science Choose a Concentration

Dietetics and Nutrition Management

If you are interested in becoming a practicing nutritionist or accredited dietitian (Please read the FAQs in the learn more link for more information), with specialty options in gerontology or childhood nutrition.  Learn more about our Dietetics and Nutrition Management concentration.

Food Safety and Nutrition

If you are interested in the food industry, quality assurance, product development, research, and consumer education, learn more about our Food Safety and Nutrition concentration.

Nutrition and Fitness

If you are interested in the physiological sciences and future work in fitness-related fields or corporate wellness programs, learn more about our Nutrition and Fitness concentration.

Nutritional Sciences

This is a great concentration for you if you are interested in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional degree programs. Learn more about our Nutritional Sciences concentration.

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Program Highlights Career Paths

Our degree prepares you for different specialties in the field. Our graduates often become registered dietitians, lab scientists, personal fitness trainers, medical professionals, and food quality experts.

Career Opportunities
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RESOURCES

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There are several scholarships available specifically for Nutrition and Food Science majors. All you have to do is fill out the general CSU scholarship application. Search the College scholarship database to see the full list.

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As a Nutrition and Food Science major, you can join a club to promote nutrition and health in the CSU community, network with industry professionals, and build leadership experience in a club officer role.

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At least once per semester, you will meet with your academic success coordinator, who can help you answer questions about which majors and careers might be right for you, what courses and extracurricular activities will help you prepare, and how to stay on track for graduation.

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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