Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Foods and Community Nutrition
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.
