The interdisciplinary minor in Nutrition would benefit students interested in pursuing careers in food, wellness, hospitality, public health, and other health-related professions.

Program Requirements (18 HOURS)

Required Courses (12 hours)

  • HMGT 2460 Nutrition Science
  • HMGT 3560 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
  • HMGT 3660 Community Nutrition
  • Select 1 of the following:
    • HLTH 1100 School and Community Health Problems and Services
    • HLTH 1900 Principles of Health
    • HMGT 1500 Orientation to the Hospitality Industry
    • PUBH 1010 Introduction to Public Health
    • EDEM 1600 Intro to Events
    • ANTH 2300 Culture and Society

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Select 2 of the following:

  • ANTH 4520 Food, Culture, and Globalization
  • HLTH 4300 Health Promotion in the Corporate Setting
  • KINE 3030 Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition
  • PUBH 3020 Community Public Health Education
  • EDEM 4600 Sustainability in the Events Industry
  • HMGT 3460 Healthy Sustainable Meals
Specific skills that students learn
  • How the body processes and utilizes nutrients to support overall health
  • How nutrition affects individual health at different stages of life
  • How to design and implement community nutrition programs to improve public health
  • How to create effective nutrition education initiatives for individuals and communities
  • How societal and cultural factors influence dietary habits and food choices
  • How does a sustainable food system impact human health
Careers in a variety of industries:
  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Health Educator
  • Corporate Wellness Coordinator
  • School Nutrition Specialist
  • Hospitality & Foodservice Manager
  • Sustainable Food Consultant