The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics prepares graduates for rewarding careers as nutritionists, dietitians, wellness experts, food service managers, and community counselors. The four-year, 120-credit program provides students with a basic liberal arts and strong science education, and the knowledge required to understand nutrition. Students take courses in biology, chemistry and statistics and master such subjects as normal nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, institutional food service management, cultural and social aspects of food, energy and exercise, and food technology. The program also prepares students to apply their knowledge of nutrition to promote healthy eating and lifestyle choices among individuals and groups as well as those with special nutritional needs. The goal of the program is to develop a graduate who meets the foundation knowledge and skills required by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

A personal statement that includes your goals and how you became interested in the field; A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; A grade of B+ or better in the following courses or equivalents: NTR 100, Concepts in Nutrition NTR 101, Contemporary Nutritional Strategies A B+ in two (2) of the following three (3) courses: NTR 16, Cultural and Social Aspects of Food NTR 21, Introductory Food Science NTR 23, Introduction to Food Hospitality TOEFL/IELTS.