Program Description
The Nutritional Sciences program prepares students to work in a wide range of settings in the public and private sectors and assume an array of challenging responsibilities in health care and wellness. Career opportunities for a registered/licensed dietitian include: health care dietitian and administrator, nutrition or food science researcher, fitness/wellness consultant, public health nutritionist, entrepreneur in dietetic programs and services, and corporate dietitian /nutritionist.
The community nutrition option is for students who desire to work in the field of foods and nutrition, but do not plan to become registered dietitians. The community nutrition option provides emphasis in improving the health of populations through nutrition programs at schools, and through Cooperative Extension, government programs, and wellness programs.
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Metro Campus: (918) 595-7334 ♦ Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7542
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7742 ♦ West Campus: (918) 595-8193
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:
- Integrate biological, social and/or nutritional sciences to promote healthy nutritional practices.
- Identify the cultural, psychological, ecological, and/or socio-economic factors surrounding availability and consumption of nutrition.
- Apply mathematical calculation to the computation of basic nutrition formulas.
- Apply physical (chemistry) and biological sciences to body functions.
- Describe the role nutrition plays in health and disease.
- Evaluate a subject’s wellness profile.
- Develop a behavioral modification plan for the health of a subject.
- Explain the education requirements for becoming a Health Professional, Nutritionist and/or Registered Dietitian.
Careers
Search careers in Nutritional Sciences at TCC Career Explorer and visit TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.
Degree Requirements
View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on how this degree transfers to other colleges and universities on the Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition Option Degree Map.
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