Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nutrition] From California Polytechnic State University

Applied Nutrition

Applied Nutrition prepares students for careers in various areas of nutrition, including dietetics, food systems management, nutrition communications, and community nutrition. This concentration is a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 Ext. 5400. Students in this concentration who graduate with a minimum higher education overall GPA of 2.75 and receive a Verification Statement are eligible to apply for admission to an accredited dietetic internship, upon completion of which the graduate must pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to qualify as a registered dietitian (RD). Graduates also are prepared to pursue advanced degrees in foods and nutrition, public health, and food systems management.

Nutrition and Food Industries

Nutrition and Food Industries is designed for students who want to apply knowledge of nutrition to careers in the food industry and related organizations (such as commodity and other non-profit organizations, pharmaceutical companies, or government). A Food Science or Agricultural Communications minor can be earned with proper course selection within this concentration and within the 180 unit degree requirement. Students are prepared for positions in food product research and development, quality and regulatory operations, food and health communications, public relations, extension, and technical sales. In addition, students are prepared for graduate study in food science, nutrition, or related fields.

Nutrition Science

Nutrition Science emphasizes a strong background in basic sciences and human nutrition for students planning further study in graduate school or a health-related profession such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy. Students need to check with their advisors for specific requirements for various health-related professions.