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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Nutrition and Dietetics | Food Safety
Area of study
Hygiene and occupational health services
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students for careers in clinical dietetics, foodservice systems management, and nutrition education through two concentrations: Dietetics & Nutrition Science (leading to Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential) and Foods & Community Nutrition (for broader nutrition-related fields). The program emphasizes professional communication skills, the Nutrition Care Process, and offers mandatory advising to guide students through their coursework.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students for careers in clinical dietetics, foodservice systems management, and nutrition education in hospitals, communities, industry, or government agencies. It offers two concentrations:

  • Dietetics & Nutrition Science: Prepares students for careers requiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
  • Foods & Community Nutrition: Supports students interested in nutrition-related fields but not pursuing an RDN credential.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Articulate understanding of food safety, management, and business theories as applied to foodservice systems.
  • Analyze the impact of public policy, multidisciplinary teams, and healthcare systems on nutrition practice.
  • Apply scientific research, current information technologies, and critical thinking skills to evidence-based practice in nutrition and dietetics.
  • Engage in professional communication skills (counseling techniques, oral presentations, written documentation) to meet the needs of diverse populations.
  • Utilize the Nutrition Care Process to enhance the nutritional status and quality of life of individuals, groups, and populations across the lifecycle.
  • Demonstrate competency in required biological and physical science courses for upper-division curricula and future professional practice.
  • Identify and evaluate issues of social responsibility, scope of practice, professional behavior, expectations, and the Code of Ethics.

Mandatory Advising:

The program provides advising services to help Nutrition & Dietetics majors develop a Graduation Plan. Transfer credits must be approved by the advisor and department chair.


Careers:

The Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students for various careers, including:

  • Clinical Dietetics:
  • Working in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
  • Foodservice Systems Management:
  • Managing foodservice operations in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other institutions.
  • Nutrition Education:
  • Providing nutrition counseling and education in community settings, schools, and workplaces.

Other:

  • The Foods and Community Nutrition concentration is designed for a broader range of students interested in nutrition-related fields.
  • The program emphasizes the importance of professional communication skills and the Nutrition Care Process.
  • Students are encouraged to complete required courses and electives before transferring to San Francisco State University.
  • Transfer students should obtain a summary of their lower-division General Education units (IGETC or CSU GE Breadth) before transferring.
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