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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Health and Human Sciences

B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science Changing to 'Nutrition Science' in Fall 2024

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What is a Nutrition and Food Science degree?

Our Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science draws from numerous disciplines, including physiology, chemistry, public health, and biology. We emphasize a hands-on approach to prepare students for various careers in health sciences and dietetics, as well as advanced degrees in medicine and research. Changes are coming to this major! The Nutrition and Food Science major is transitioning to a new name – Nutrition Science – including some exciting new courses to prepare you for your future career. 

Meet one of our Nutrition and Food Science students and find out more about what it’s like to be a student in the major.

Audio Described Version of Meet the CHHS Rams | Food Science and Human Nutrition’s Hannah Sykes

Choose a Concentration

Within the Nutrition and Food Science major, you can choose from three different concentrations depending upon your interest and career goals.

Dietetics and Nutrition Management

This dietetics concentration is ideal if you are planning on becoming a practicing nutritionist or accredited dietitian, and includes specialty options in gerontology or childhood nutrition.  Learn about the B.S./MPH option for the Dietetics and Nutrition Management concentration.

Nutrition and Fitness

If you are interested in career options in fitness-related fields, corporate wellness programs, or sports nutrition you will want to select the Nutrition and Fitness concentration. Learn about the B.S./MPH option for the Nutrition and Fitness concentration.

Pre-Health Nutrition

Choose the Pre-Health Nutrition concentration if you are interested in graduate school, or medical school, dental school, or other professional degree programs in the health sciences.

Food Science

The Food Science concentration blends a strong science base with courses in food chemistry, food safety, food microbiology, and nutrition. This concentration will be part of our Fermentation Science and Technology major in Fall 2024.

Food Systems

The Food Systems concentration is being phased out. We encourage you to choose one of the three current concentrations.

Unsure which concentration to choose?

If you’re unsure which concentration is the best fit for you, we can help! Please contact our advising and support team to schedule a time to talk through your interests, options, and next steps.

Hands-On Learning

You’ll participate in service-learning opportunities that include nutrition counseling, cooking classes, and recipe development.

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center

Earn your Master of Public Health degree in five years!

You can complete your B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science and get a Master of Public Health in five years saving you time and money. Select the Dietetics and Nutrition Management concentration or the Nutrition and Fitness concentration.

Master of Public Health
Researcher in lab with blood samples

Student Resources

Paying for College

There are several scholarships available specifically for Food Science and Human Nutrition students. You need to fill out the general CSU scholarship application. Search the College scholarship database to see the full list.

Student Organizations

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.

Academic Advising and Support

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.

Career Resources

EatRight Careers

A valuable resource where you can search for professional openings in nutrition and dietetics. Job listings are submitted directly by hospitals, clinics or university-based settings and feature current employment opportunities within the food and nutrition profession.

Career Opportunities

Explore various Nutrition and Food Science jobs including job title, salary range, who is hiring, how to prepare, and general responsibilities.  You’ll also see a list of recent job placements.

Professional Organizations

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