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Nutrition Science Major
Are you interested in how nutrition impacts physical performance, overall wellness and long-term health?
At a glance
Nutrition science promotes healthy lifestyles for people of all ages. In this major, you’ll gain a deep understanding of human health, disease prevention, and evidence-based practices to teach people to live healthier lives. Drawing from multiple disciplines including physiology, chemistry, biology, and public health, you’ll use a hands-on approach to prepare for a career in health sciences and dietetics to pursue advanced degrees in medicine and research.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Dietetics and Nutrition Management
This concentration is an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, and is ideal if you are interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Becoming a RDN opens the door to a wide array of professional settings, including nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, sports dietetics, community nutrition, and more.
Pre-Health Nutrition
This is a great concentration for you if you are interested in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional degree programs.
Pre-Nursing
The Pre-Nursing concentration in the Nutrition Science major will prepare you with common nursing school prerequisites. Coursework will equip you with skills relevant to nutrition, human health, and disease prevention. Start here to pursue the Dual-Degree Nursing Program offered in Fort Collins by CSU Pueblo’s School of Nursing or an accelerated BSN program at CSU Pueblo or another institution.
Sports Nutrition and Wellness
This concentration is designed to channel your interest in physiological sciences for fitness- and wellness-related fields including becoming a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and more.
Some Career Options
A degree in Nutrition Science will encompass your knowledge of human physiology, paving the way for fulfilling careers in health sciences, as well as graduate or professional school. Your degree will enhance your career planning, hands-on skills, and networking by your participation in community outreach, internships, and volunteer activities.
- Registered Dietetic Nutritionist
- Registered Dietitian
- Medical Doctor
- Nutrition Researcher
- Registered Nurse
- Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- School Nutrition Director
- Naturopathic Doctor
- Corporate Wellness Specialist
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.