The curriculum is planned to meet certification requirements for vocational home economics. The major program of study in Food and Nutrition prepares students to enter careers in industry, health care services, recreation and resort facilities, business and education. Graduates of the program meet requirements for entering a Plan IV American Dietetics Association approved internship program. Courses offered by the department are designated as FCSC, FDNU and ICDV . The department is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of the American Association of Family Consumer Sciences and holds American Dietetics Association approval.
All programs require active pre-professional participation in a professional organization.
Programs located on the campus include Pre-K, Nursery, School Age and Toddler Labs. Also, a Pre-K Program is operated in Byron and Head Start in Taylor, Macon, Dooly, and Crisp Counties. Selected Learning Outcomes for the Major Demonstrate knowledge of the profession, its core family concepts, history, and future directions. Demonstrate knowledge of standards and laws affecting dietetic practice. The Senior Integrated Assessment uses an examination containing four major program components for each major.