The Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics prepares students for exciting careers in restaurants, contract foodservice, government, industry, health care, catering and noncommercial foodservice. The department faculty are committed to educating students for challenging careers offering excellent employment opportunities into the 21st century. Advisers assist students in examining their career goals and recommend electives to strengthen students' education and complete their degree program. Graduate Options M.S. Nutritional Science and Dietetics Ph.D. Interdepartmental Human Resources and Family Sciences, emphasis in Nutritional Science and Dietetics M.S., Ph.D. Nutrition Interdepartmental Area. Laboratories and Center Nutrition education is provided to the community through the Nutrition Counseling Program.
Graduate students gain practical experience while providing a service to the community.