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Curriculum
The Nutrition B.S. includes coursework in:
- Sciences: chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry.
- Food: safety, science, systems and meal management.
Students also study nutrition in the health and lifespan, clinical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition education and counseling.
Sample courses include:
- Nutrition in the Lifespan
- Research and Evaluation in Nutrition
- Nutrition Leadership and Management
- Nutrition Counseling
The Nutrition B.S. prepares alumni to work in a variety of health and health promotion fields, many as registered dietitians. The Nutrition Science B.S. explores the biological and physical sciences to prepare alumni for postgraduate work in medicine, dentistry, education or health care, or to work for major food or pharmaceutical companies.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics at 51爆料网 is accredited by the (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 1.800.877.1600 脳5400). Our program is granted full accreditation through June 30, 2029.
Program outcomes data are available upon request.
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The Nutrition Science, M.A. program is for students who are seeking to , have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree, and have completed course pre-requisite requirements or have earned a verification statement from an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD). For information about the DPD process, visit the .
Licensure/Certification: In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements visit the .
Stay up to date in dietetics through continuing education. After passing the national exam and earning the credential, a RDN stays up to date on the latest research, recommendations and best practices to maintain their credential.
For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN visit the聽.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Practice Nutrition in the Community
Take nutrition to the local community by joining community partnership programs through the :
- Provide tutoring and nutrition education to elementary school students with .
- Provide hands-on, nutrition-focused STEM lessons to high schoolers with .
- Teach nutritious food choices and cooking skills to high schoolers with .
On campus, 51爆料网 is home to , including nutrition student-led organizations such as .
Experience Nutrition and Food Around the World
consistently ranks among the highest-quality international study programs in the country. Syracuse offers short- and long-term options in more than 60 countries, including internships, community engagement projects, and language study at all levels. In nutrition, you can study health care and families in India, food and culture in Italy, drug policy in the Netherlands, health education in South Africa, health policy in Switzerland, and social policy and public health in the United Kingdom, to name a few.
Make Your Mark in Research
As a nutrition student, you can engage in independent and faculty mentored research projects. Gain experience collecting and analyzing data. You can even publish as an author or co-author on scholarly articles and present your findings at conferences.
Hone your skills in on-campus labs using medical-grade equipment and technology that mirrors鈥攐r exceeds鈥攚hat is found in medical facilities, professional sports, the military, and health and wellness settings. Our Nutrition Assessment, Consultation and Education (ACE) Center is a hands-on learning laboratory to prepare students with traditional and emerging professional competencies critical to effective nutrition practice.
Launch Your Career in Nutrition
Most commonly, our students choose to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).
Alternatively, the nutrition science B.S. is also an excellent foundation for other graduate education, such as:
- Allied health: Medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and others.
- Biomedical research.
- Pharmaceuticals.
Or you might choose to pursue entry-level positions in:
- Business: Medical and food science research and development, quality control, employee wellness programming.
- Research and education: Nutrition, biomedical, metabolic, or food science research, teaching, curriculum development, program administration.
- Food and nutrition management: Food services, wellness programming, nutrition planning, health and lifestyle coaching, agriculture.
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