Nutrition and Food Sciences Majors gain knowledge and skills in nutrition communication and education, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, food science, and nutrition management. There are three options for the Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences: General Dietetics (DPD), Food and Nutrition Communication, and Nutrition Management.
Option in General Dietetics
Note: Students aiming to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) must declare the Option in General Dietetics.
- Process to Declare Dietetics Option
- Handbook: General Dietetics (PDF)
- Mission, Goals, and Outcomes for Dietetics Option
Option in Food and Nutrition Communication
- Handbook: Food and Nutrition Communication (PDF)
- Mission, Goals, and Outcomes for Food and Nutrition Communication Option