NUTRITION SCIENCE
Are you interested in how nutrition impacts the body’s overall health and well-being?
Do you want to help people live healthier lives?
Are you passionate about economic and environmental issues related to nutrition?
The Nutrition Science program develops scientifically literate professionals who can confidently articulate the integration of food, nutrition, health, and related social issues. Advocate for justice and serve with compassion in the nutrition community, or naturally transition to medical, dental, occupational therapy, public health, and physician assistant programs. Nutrition
Science can also be used as a stepping stone to advanced studies in fields like health communication or business and sales.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
• Understand how food is converted to energy that the body can use
• Identify nutritional needs unique to different stages of life
• Revise a recipe to accommodate special dietary needs
• Debate both sides of a controversial nutrition issue
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Engage in field work, volunteer, and/or internship positions to network and identify career paths.
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: Work alongside nursing and physician assistant students in the community clinic on campus.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
NUTRITIONIST
Become a nutritionist for organizations like WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
FOOD SCIENTIST
Work as a food scientist developing and improving products at a food company
ENTREPRENEUER
Start your own health and wellness business
REGISTERED DIETITION
Consult with clients in a clinic or home health setting (requires the RD credential)
SALES
Become a sales rep for a healthcare or food service company
RESEARCH: Collaborate with faculty on research and present findings at local, regional, and national conferences.
COMMUNITY: Contribute to community gardens and a food shelf to connect people to healthy food resources.
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NUTRITION SCIENCE
THE CLASSES
Classes in the Nutrition Science program include but are not limited to:
• Lifecycle Nutrition
• Food Science
• Community Nutrition
• Advanced Nutrition
• Experimental and Culinary Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• Current Issues in Nutrition
“My project advisor taught me how to design and execute a research study, then evaluate the data for learnings and present them. It’s helped me in my job because that’s what I do now. I work for Puris as a food scientist in the Research and Development department. I spend my days developing new plant-based, innovative foods.”
– Emilee Lance ‘20
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Interested in becoming a registered dietition?
Starting in 2024, you will need a master of science degree to earn an RD credential. St. Catherine University is currently seeking accreditation of a new Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. The program is not accepting applications at this time, but will do so upon successful completion of the eligibility application process if the program receives candidacy for accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). If this program is accredited, undergraduate students would have the opportunity to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s in nutrition and dietetics in just five years.
Accelerated Dual Degree Tracks
Master of Public Health in Global Health (3+2)
Earn a bachelor’s degree in Applied Nutrition Science and Master of Public Health in Global Health in just five years. Our MPH program prepares students to reduce health disparities around the world.
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
This major pairs well with other majors and minors such as:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Economics
• Exercise Science
• Leadership
• Psychology
• Public Health
ALUM TRACKER
St. Kate’s Nutrition Science alumni are currently working at:
• General Mills
• WIC
• Puris
• Dream of Wild Health
• The Emily Program
• M Health Fairview West Bank
• Hennepin County Health
• Mayo Clinic
College for Women Office of Admission
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651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283
admissions@stkate.edu
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The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements. Students interested in educational programs leading to licensure or certification are encouraged to review details for specific credentials. Program-specific information can be found at stkate.edu/licensure.
