The Public Health Nutrition major is for students who are interested in studying the role of Nutrition in health and disease prevention. Public Health Nutrition is a multi-disciplinary program. You will learn the fundamentals of nutrition science, nutrition assessment, epidemiology, and food safety. You will also learn how laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological studies are used to implement Public Health Nutrition programs. The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree qualifies a Public Health Nutrition student to find employment in industry or academics, government agencies, or it can be used as preparation for medical or graduate school.
Opportunities exist for undergraduate student employment and research experience.
A summary of research projects is given below. Course instruction is accomplished through classroom lectures, laboratory experiences, practical internships, demonstrations, seminars, telecommunications, and journal clubs. To enhance academic training, the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department offers a variety of research experiencnes, both laboratory and clinical. Faculty mentors and tutors are available to help you complete the program and provide you with career advising. A total of 124 semester credits must be earned for the Bachelor of Science degree.