It combines courses in foods and nutrition with supporting courses in science, business, and social science.
Dietitians work in a variety of fields.
These include clinical dietetics, community nutrition, pharmaceuticals, food laboratories, the media, and research establishments. Acceptance to a dietetic internship program is competitive. Formal admission to the program at the college will be considered on an individual basis, and will require students to be of good academic standing. Nutrition science majors will acquire multidisciplinary knowledge in the biological, biochemical and physical sciences, in preparation for advanced studies at the graduate level or for employment in nutrition-related fields. The Nutrition Science Major is also appropriate to prepare students for medical, dental, nursing, veterinary, and other professional programs.