Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Graduates pursue careers in health programs in hospitals, industries, wellness centers, public and private clinics, YMCAs, YWCAs, fitness camps, athletic clubs, and university training tables. Two degrees are received, a B.S. in foods and nutrition and a B.S. in kinesiology. This rigorous program requires four to five years to complete, depending on course load and summer school enrollment. Public Health Nutrition Graduates are prepared to work in nutrition education and health promotion. Students typically are employed in health care organizations or public health agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
International opportunities are available in both public and private health organizations.
Studies include health, as well as foods and nutrition. A practicum enables students to gain experience in public health. Special Features of the Programs Students in any of the nutrition programs can meet the academic requirements for membership in the American Dietetic Association by completing three to six additional specified courses. Course requirements for admission to medical, dental, and optometry schools are met through the nutritional sciences curriculum. Research laboratories are equipped for physical and biochemical analyses.