program description

the department of health and human development offers a major in the study of food and nutrition. students who choose the nutrition science option generally intend to pursue a health profession or research-related career such as medicine, dentistry, industry, academia, etc.

nutrition science option

the nutrition science option is designed to prepare a student for admission to medical (allopathic or osteopathic), dental, or graduate school with an emphasis on nutrition and biochemistry. a student can earn a verification statement if all dietetic course requirements are met for the acend-accredited didactic program in dietetics. although the nutrition science option provides a strong background for most professional schools, students must contact individual schools for specific post-baccalaureate entrance requirements.