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

B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science

What is a Nutrition and Food Science Degree?

Our degree draws from numerous disciplines, including physiology, chemistry, public health and biology. We emphasize a hands-on approach to prepare students for a variety of careers in health sciences, food science, and dietetics, as well as advanced degrees in medicine and research.

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Student Feature

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Choose a Concentration

Please note three of the bachelor of science degree concentrations can be combined with the MPH degree program where you earn your bachelor’s degree and the Master of Public Health degree in five years.

Dietetics and Nutrition Management

This concentration is ideal if you are interested in becoming a practicing nutritionist or accredited dietitian, and includes specialty options in gerontology or childhood nutrition.  B.S./MPH option

Dietetics & Nutr Mgmt

Food Safety and Nutrition

If you are interested in the food industry, quality assurance, product development, research, and consumer education this is the concentration for you.

Food Safety

Food Systems

This concentration blends a strong science base with coursework in food science, food safety, nutrition, food security, and societal implications in the food supply chain.

Food Systems

Nutrition and Fitness

A concentration for those interested in the physiological sciences and career options in fitness-related fields or corporate wellness programs.

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutritional Sciences

This is a great concentration for you if you are interested in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional degree programs.

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Not Sure?

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.

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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.

Dietitian

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.

Careers

Professional Organizations

Nutrition and Food Science News

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