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Career Opportunities for Nutrition Students

If you are interested in any one of the following areas, we suggest the following courses:
Career Area Suggested Combination of Coursework
Clinical Dietitian KNH 205, 209, 295,453H
Corporate Wellness ESP 201; KNH 203, 409; MGT 111, 291; STC 136, 231
Food Product Development OR Food Science ECO 201, 202; ESP 201; KNH 104, 203, 242, 303, 404; MGT 111, 291
Media & Communications ECO 201, 332; ESP 201; KNH 203, 242; MBI 131; MGT 111, 291; PSY 231; STC 136, 231
Pharmaceuticals KNH 203, 242, 409, 432, 482; MGT 111, 291; PSY 231
Restaurant Management ECO 201, 202; KNH 104, 203, 242, 303, 404, 432; MGT 111, 291, 303

Selection of Industries and Career Types

Education and Wellness

  • Health Professional School and Culinary School
  • Write for State Board of Education, Dairy Council, Cooperative Extension
  • Worksite Wellness—Fitness and Other Health Promotion to Employees
  • Manage or Assist with Clinical Protocols, Interventions, or Clinical Trials

Media and Communications

  • Public Relations Firms
  • Radio, TV, Newspapers, and Magazines 
  • Write for the Local or National Media

Public Health

  • Public Health Department Agencies
  • Cooperative Extension
  • Congregate Meals program

International Nutrition

  • Peace Corps
  • CARE, Food for the Hungry, or World Relief
  • United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
  • US AID 
  • Multi-national Corporation
  • Consulting and Research Collaboration

Food Service and Food Industry

  • Food such as Kellogg’s or Nestle
  • Information Technology 
  • Nutrition Companies 
  • Pharmaceutical 
  • Food Service Equipment 
  • Food Service Contract Management 
  • Food Service Vendors 
  • Medical Equipment 

Government and Public Policy

  • Government Agency
  • Supplement Labels
  • Regulatory
  • Lobbyist in Government