Applied Nutrition and Health, BS
Are you hungry to help individuals and communities improve their health through nutrition? Explore how nutrition principles shape health across every stage of life.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Applied Nutrition and Health degree description
The Bachelor of Science program in applied nutrition and health introduces you to nutrition principles, along with essential skills in communication, leadership and community engagement, to develop and apply innovative solutions to health concerns across populations.
Coursework explores the fundamentals of nutrition, such as macro- and micronutrients and developing nutrition care plans. You develop a deep understanding of more specialized topics such as cultural aspects of food and health, food and health policy, food safety and food sustainability. This curriculum prepares you to apply your nutrition expertise to a variety of careers. You also engage in experiential learning with community partners specializing in food and nutrition to gain practical experience, develop professional relationships and establish a foundation for your future goals.
You select from one of three focus areas that align with your interests and professional goals: community nutrition, food service operations, or pre-dietetics. In community nutrition, you delve into strategies for promoting health and wellness within communities. Through evidence-based social media efforts, you address critical public health issues. Food service operations courses teach principles of management, strategy, supply chain management and entrepreneurship in food and nutrition. If you are interested in becoming a registered dietitian, the pre-dietetics focus offers the additional science and leadership courses required for dietetics-focused graduate programs.
Why study applied nutrition and health at ASU?
Where many nutrition programs focus only on clinical nutrition or dietetics preparation, this degree teaches you to tackle health challenges from more directions. You learn to make a difference through individual nutrition counseling as well as education, policy, food environments and organizational leadership.
As part of ASU's College of Health Solutions, you study in a collaborative environment alongside faculty whose research spans food policy, food security, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, sports nutrition and population health. You also gain from partnerships with organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Banner Health and HonorHealth.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| HSC 310 Health Communication |
| HSC 355 Eating for Lifelong Health |
| MKT 390 Essentials of Marketing |
| NTR 142 Applied Food Principles |
| NTR 150 Introduction to the Professions in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| NTR 341 Medical Nutrition Therapy I |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Communicate evidence-based food and nutrition information and basic food science information in oral and written form.
- Apply the principles of food management and systems in the provision of food and nutrition services to individuals and organizations.
- Explain improvements in a food preparation workplace using the tenets of food safety.
Communicate evidence-based food and nutrition information and basic food science information in oral and written form.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, applied nutrition and health students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in applied nutrition and health.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | 12.7% | $51,850 | Learn more |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 6.1% | $82,220 | Learn more |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinator | 6.2% | $69,770 | Learn more |
| Food Service Manager | 5.4% | $44,080 | Learn more |
| Market Research Analyst | 7.0% | $78,760 | Learn more |
| Marketing Manager | 6.9% | $166,790 | Learn more |
| Public Relations Specialist | 1.8% | $74,750 | Learn more |
| Registered Dietitian (RD) | 7.7% | $76,400 | Learn more |
| Restaurant Manager | 5.8% | $69,390 | Learn more |
| SEO Specialist | 7.0% | $78,760 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this applied nutrition and health degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- community nutrition and public health
- management of food service and sustainable food systems
- marketing and development of food products
- nutrition consulting
- nutrition and health communication and promotion
Graduates with the pre-dietetics focus are eligible to apply to a graduate program in dietetics that prepare them to take the registered dietitian exam.
Graduates also have the capability to launch startups and businesses focused on individual practice, consulting, and new product and service development.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Human Performance and Lifespan Health
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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