Nutrition and exercise sciences Bachelor of science in foods and nutrition Bachelor of science in kinesiology Nutrition and exercise sciences is a dual- degree program. Students complete a total of 148-154 credit hours and earn two degrees, one from the Department of Human Nutrition and the second from the Department of Kinesiology. Graduates of this program may pursue careers in health programs offered by hospitals, industries, wellness centers, public and private clinics, fitness camps, and athletic clubs. Students may satisfy the social science requirement at the same time they satisfy requirements in humanities or international studies overlay. The public health nutrition curriculum includes emphasis on health promotion, as well as human nutrition, and allows opportunities for pursuing a secondary major, such as gerontology, American ethnic studies, or international studies.
Students also gain firsthand experience with public health issues through completion of a practicum.
Opportunities are available with local health departments community wellness programs and agencies involved in international development. The student will select a secondary major such as the following in consultation with the faculty advisor. Requirements will fit the precedent established by each secondary major. Students should see an advisor in the selected secondary major before the junior year. Requirements for each secondary major can be found in the Secondary Majors section of this catalog.