E-mail this pageMajor in Nutrition
Our Nutrition Major Allows You To:
- Prepare for careers in nutrition, food service systems management, and related areas
- Learn about foods, foodservice management, and the science of nutrition
- Be eligibile for American Dietetic Association approved internships and master's programs
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition (42-46 credits)
Practicum and internship candidates are expected to follow the external and professional practicum guidelines appropriate to their discipline (please refer to specific department/program student/internship manual for details.
Benefits of the B.S. in Nutrition
This program meets the academic requirements for registered dietitian status. To take the registration exam, attainment of the college degree must be followed by supervised professional experience obtainable through the American Dietetic Association-approved or accredited programs such as dietetic internships and master's degree programs. Students may apply for admission to such programs in the senior year.
Program Requirements
The 42-46 credit hours of Major Requirements combines theory and practical course work.
- View the Nutrition major course curriculum. Note: this 497kb PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View nutrition (FNI) course descriptions
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like to find out more about the Nutrition program at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Ena Joseph, Program Director
Office: Hawkins Hall 115B
Phone: (518) 564-3135
Fax: (518) 564-3100
E-mail: josephe@plattsburgh.edu