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Food Science and Human Nutrition

Overview

The Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Bachelor of Science program provides the foundational knowledge and skills to work in arenas such as food processing, regulation, sports and wellness, medicine, allied health, and business - either public or private sector. Courses range from food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to human nutrition, quality control, and business techniques.

Students preparing food in kitchen

 

Student preparing butternut squash to bake

Five Exciting Tracks

Culinology

Blend culinary arts with the science of food.

Sports and Wellness

Augment FSHN coursework with classes in exercise science.

Pre-Professional Human Nutrition

Prepare for post-baccalaureate study in nutrition, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, or other allied health graduate programs

Food Science: Pre-Professional

Prepare for post-baccalaureate study in food science and technology or related fields with a focus on food science research and/or product development .

Food Science: Business

Combine FSHN coursework with classes in business management .


 

Students washing leafy greens at a wash station

Diverse Career Opportunities

  • Culinology 
  • Food Product Development 
  • Food Quality and Safety 
  • Food Science and Technology 
  • Health & Medicine 
  • Public Health 
  • Personal Trainer 
  • Science Education
> Visit the Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences Department for more information.