There has never been a more important time to launch a career in Nutrition and Food Studies. As a Nutrition and Food Science student, you will be exposed to a wide variety of career opportunities. Our course offerings traverse the foodscape: Applied Nutrition and Wellness, Dietetics, Food Science and Sustainable Food Systems. You will learn where our food comes from, how it is produced and distributed, how our bodies process and digest food, clinical and community nutrition applications, food safety, innovative food product development, health and so much more. Our programs educate and prepare students as citizens and practitioners with understanding of social justice and food equity issues, both local and global. Our academic programs, both graduate and undergraduate, emphasize applied experience, and offer a solid foundation of classroom and lab study, numerous opportunities for hands-on fieldwork and internships. You will be prepared for a variety of careers within the vast sphere of food, which, with its attendant industries (agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, R&D and more) is the largest contributor of gross domestic product worldwide and the largest provider of jobs and careers. Applied Nutrition and Wellness: This flexible, non-clinical concentration prepares you to design, manage, and evaluate group-based nutrition programs that promote healthy lifestyles across diverse populations. Through hands-on coursework in nutrition assessment, health promotion and population-based wellness, you’ll gain the skills to work in settings like community health centers, wellness nonprofits, corporate wellness departments or government agencies. Enhance your career potential by adding a minor in Public Health, Communication, Political Science or Psychology—ideal for fields such as nutrition communication, wellness policy or weight loss consulting. Graduates are trained to lead with purpose, address health disparities, and collaborate across disciplines in today’s evolving health and wellness industry. Prepare for a rewarding career in applied nutrition—where community impact meets real-world results.
