Family and Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition Concentration (1211), B.S.F.C.S.

The food and nutrition concentration (1211) is designed to provide a broad education in the food and nutrition sciences, with a supporting background in the physical and biological sciences. The food and nutrition concentration prepares graduates for careers in food science, food technology, child nutrition services (formerly school food services), college and university food management, commercial enterprises, institutional food management, and supervisory functions in various congregate feeding settings.

Students must complete either a supervised field experience or 12 hours of upper-division restricted electives. Both options allow students the opportunity to align their academic program with their career goals.

Degree Requirements

Family and Consumer Sciences Core Component (13 Hours)

(see above)

Professional Development Component (12 Hours)

Select Alternative A or B to Develop Specialization

A. Supervised Field Experience (12 Hours)

FCS 460 - Orientation to Field Experience Credit(s): 2
FCS 482 - Supervised Field Experience in Food and Nutrition Credit(s): 5
FCS 492 - Supervised Field Experience in Food and Nutrition Credit(s): 5

B. Restricted Electives (12 Hours)

Choose from:

EXSC 430 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 4
HHP 330 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credit(s): 3
HHP 351 - Substance Abuse Prevention Credit(s): 3
HLTH 427 - Principles of Health Education and Promotion Credit(s): 3
HPER 432 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credit(s): 3
HPER 435 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport Credit(s): 3
NUTR 414 - Sports Nutrition Credit(s): 3
MBIO 401 - Immunology Credit(s): 3
MBIO 410 - Introduction to Food Microbiology Credit(s): 3

Electives Unspecified (2 Hours)

Minimum Hours Required for a B.S.F.C.S. Degree: 120

A minimum of 36 hours is required in upper-division courses.