Program Overview

Introduction to the BS in Nutritional Science

The BS in Nutritional Science is designed to meet the needs of students working towards a baccalaureate degree and seeking advanced preparation in nutritional science. The program aims to prepare candidates to assume leadership roles in their profession and communities, providing a foundation for doctoral study in nutritional science or related fields.

Program Overview

The program is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nutritional science, preparing them for various career paths. The BS in Nutritional Science offers three concentrations:

• Applied Nutrition and Food Sciences Concentration
• Dietetics Concentration
• Food Management Concentration

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• Meeting the general admission requirements of the university
• Specific requirements for each concentration, which are outlined in the program's advising forms and roadmaps

Concentrations and Advising

Each concentration has its own roadmap and advising form, which outline the specific requirements and course sequence for that concentration. The concentrations and their corresponding roadmaps and advising forms are:

• Applied Nutrition and Food Sciences Concentration: Roadmap and Advising Form
• Dietetics Concentration: Roadmap and Advising Form
• Food Management Concentration: Roadmap and Advising Form

Application Process and Deadlines

The application process for the BS in Nutritional Science has specific deadlines:

• Fall Semester Start: Opens on February 1 and closes on March 1
• Spring Semester Start: Opens on July 15 and closes on August 15

Advising and Program Coordination

Students are required to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to discuss their concentration and complete an advising form before the appointment. This ensures that students receive personalized guidance and support throughout their program.