Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Nutrition and Health

The Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Nutrition and Health is designed for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. This program prepares students to make a meaningful impact on health and wellness through nutrition within a company, organization, or community, or to work in the food service industry.

Program Details

• The program is 120 credit hours and consists of 20 classes, with each class lasting 7.5-15 weeks.
• The program is designed specifically for students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.

What You'll Learn

The program encompasses key topics for future entrepreneurs and food service professionals, including:

• Agriculture
• Blogging
• Business
• Food marketing
• Food purchasing
• Food science
• Leadership
• Management
• Podcasting
• Research and development
• Social media
• Sustainability

Program Curriculum

The program's curriculum explores routes for innovation within the food industry and covers a range of topics. Some of the courses include:

• HSC 310: Health Communication
• HSC 355: Eating for Lifelong Health
• MGT 380: Management and Strategy
• NTR 100: Introduction to Nutrition Science
• NTR 343: Food Service Purchasing
• NTR 344: Nutrition Management and Leadership
• NTR 348: Cultural Aspects of Food
• NTR 445: Management of Food Service Systems

Career Opportunities

With a BAS in Applied Nutrition and Health, students can pursue higher-level careers in the food and nutrition industry, such as:

• Chef
• Community Health Worker
• Food Service Manager
• Front Desk Manager
• Private Chef
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Restaurant Chef
• Restaurant Manager
• Sous Chef

Admission Requirements

To apply to the program, students must have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program prior to any financial aid.

Research Areas

The College of Health Solutions faculty has a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all. Some of their research focuses on:

• Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health
• Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes
• Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles
• Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral, and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication

College of Health Solutions

The College of Health Solutions is dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities it serves. The college has:

• 6,500+ students
• 250+ Barrett honors scholars
• 160+ faculty members
• $14.5 million in research expenditures

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).