Nutrition and Foods Track

The Nutrition and Foods track curriculum offers preparation for a variety of career possibilities in food and nutrition.

The nutrition and foods track provides a broad education in nutrition and food production. This track allows a student to choose supporting electives in an area where the nutrition knowledge may be applied or to choose electives leading to a minor.

Careers and Opportunities

Find a career in government agencies, schools, the Cooperative Extension Service, the media, food companies and other positions where the RD credential is not required. .

Degree Requirements

University studies and nutrition and foods courses allow for approximately 25-27 hours of electives. With electives, you may earn a minor in other related fields, such as public health, agriculture, business, organizational communications or other areas of interest.