(Q) University Why Choose @ Con,n,unity CSU, Chico? CALIFO;~.;.A Ch1· co U IVERSITY The mission of the nutrition and food science California State University, Chico is one of 23 BS Nutrition and Food Sciences undergraduate program is to educate students in campuses in the CSU System and has approximately with options in: food science, nutrition and foodservice 17,000 students. • General dietetics, Accredited by the management. The Bachelor of Science degree will Accreditation Council for Education in prepare students to apply their knowledge and skills The University offers the following academic and Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for careers that require a registered dietitian support features: Academic Advising; Associated • Nutrition management nutritionist (RDN) credential, other nutrition- Students Child Development Lab; Career Center; Department of • Food and nutrition communication related careers, and careers in foodservice Accessibility Resource Center; Financial Aid and with the following areas of study administration. Courses in the option in general Scholarship office; International Student Advising; IT dietetics meet the requirements of the Support Services; Counseling Center; Student • Lifecycle nutrition Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Employment office; Student Health Center; Student • Sports nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Learning Center; Writing Center; Office of • Media and writing Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Diversity and Inclusion; and the Wildcat Recreation Nutriti Center with a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, MS Nutritional Science http://www.eatrightpro.org climbing wall, fitness center, and running track. with options in: The mission of the nutritional science graduate General nutritional science program is to provide educational experiences for The University recognizes almost 240 student • and Food Science Nutrition ducation students to increase their expertise in the science organizations each year, including fraternities, • e of nutrition and nutrition education. With the sororities, and special interest, social, and Post-baccalaureate dietetic internship Master of Science degree, students gain professional groups. confidence in conducting and analyzing research. Accredited by ACEND Chico has a population of about 100,000. Its historic • The program will prepare students to become • Available to students enrolled in the competent, evidence-based nutrition professionals downtown and family-oriented neighborhoods nutritional science MS program and practitioners. maintain a sense of community and small-town living. http://www.csuchico.edu/nfsc Dedicated faculty Bidwell Park has a total of 3,670 acres, making it • Ten full-time faculty members one of the largest municipal parks in the United Research interests cover a range of topics, such States. It surrounds the eastern portion of Chico • ) as community nutrition, clinical nutrition, and extends through the foothills of the Sierra international nutrition, food safety, food science, Nevada Mountains. food and culture, nutrition communication and counseling, nutritional epidemiology, and non- diet approaches to health Department of Nutrition and Food Science Undergraduate student clubs College of Natural Sciences • The Nutrition and Food Science Association (NFSA) is open to any student interested in nutrition, food California State University, Chico 95929-0002 science, fitness, or other related health issues. NFSA Holt Hall 369 • 530-898-6805 • participates in University and community health fairs, [email protected] tours of local businesses and social gatherings to build http://www.csuchico.edu/nfsc connections • Embodied welcomes all majors and is committed to celebrating diversity and encouraging size acceptance through education, advocacy, and service endeavors Coursework Employment Opportunities The major requires course work in: • Chemistry; physiology; statistics Steps to becoming a For RDNs: • Microbiology; food safety • Medical nutrition therapy registered dietitian Business and management dietitians work in schools, health care facilities, business, and • Nutrition; food science; food production nutritionist (RDN) industry Clinical dietitians are a vital part of the medical • Food and nutrition communication; From team in various health care facilities education Growth Complete option 2014-2024 Community dietitians work in public or home Nutrition and foodservice management • in general dietetics health agencies, daycare centers, health clubs, and in • nutrition and 1n government Community nutrition; nutrition counseling • foodservice jobs Educator and/or research dietitians work are projected to in colleges, food and pharmaceutical companies, Jobs universities, government agencies, and in medical increase by 16% I centers Acceptance into a post- * Consultant dietitians work in private practice BS ACEND-accredited or for companies that contract dietitians Competitive salaries • dietetic internship • Hands-on experiences both inside and outside classroom • Numerous externship opportunities Students will gain knowledge in the areas of food I science and food systems; techniques of food With nutrition and food sciences Pass national RDN exam preparation and modification of recipes and food BS: products; the physical and biological sciences; and the behavioral and social sciences. After students *The Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) has mandated that beginning January 1, 2024, a Foodservice manager is responsible for the complete the program they will be able to: minimum of a graduate degree will be required to sit daily operation of a healthcare facility, school for the RDN credential exam. Integrate scientific information and research foodservice, or other establishments that prepare • and serve meals to customers/clients. into evidence-based practice Center for Healthy Communities Nutrition writer/communication expert (CHC) • Display a variety of communication skills writes and creates nutrition-related media for sufficient for entry into practice • Is a leader in nutrition education, food newspapers, periodicals, radio and TV, and other security and physical activity programs information sectors. • Develop and deliver information, products and • Provides over 100 externship and paid Nutrition and fitness educator/trainer services to diverse individuals, groups and positions for CSUC students works to promote nutrition and physical fitness in corporate, commercial, or community settings. populations • Provides opportunities for interdisciplinary Nutrition educator or assistant provides community-based research • Strategically apply the principles of education to low-income populations in schools, management and systems in the provision of food programs, and other public health programs. services to individuals and organizations .