Nutrition & Dietetics: Concentration in Foods and Community Nutrition
Bachelor of Science
About this program
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Foods and Community Nutrition focuses on how food and nutrition impact health. You’ll learn how people’s eating habits and health are affected by culture, access and education. The program builds skills in communication, menu development, culinary nutrition, and food safety and management. This major prepares you for work in community programs, nonprofits, education and wellness-focused businesses.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will articulate an understanding of food safety, management, and business theories as they apply to foodservice systems.
- Students analyze the impact of public policy, multidisciplinary teams, and healthcare systems on nutrition practice.
- Students will use scientific research, current information technologies, and critical thinking skills to support evidence-based practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- Students will engage in professional communication skills such as counseling techniques, oral presentations, and written documentation to effectively meet the needs of diverse populations.
- Students use the Nutrition Care Process to enhance the nutritional status and quality of life of diverse individuals, groups, and populations throughout the lifecycle.
- Students will demonstrate competency in required biological and physical science courses to create a foundation for upper-division curricula and future professional practice.
- Students will identify and evaluate issues of social responsibility, scope of practice, professional behavior and expectations, and Code of Ethics.