Nutrition and Food Sciences, BS
Nutrition is critical to just about everything in life. With CBU's nutrition and food sciences degree, students can make a difference in the health and well-being of many lives.
Program Intro
CBU's nutrition and food sciences bachelor's program mixes courses in the life sciences with community nutrition, food technology and more.
Why Study Nutrition and Food Sciences at CBU?
Cook in a state-of-the-art kitchen
Many courses are taught in CBU’s Food Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art facility for students and faculty to conduct research, engage in community service projects and develop food products. Many graduates of the nutrition and food services program have found immediate employment in the food industry or have gone on to graduate programs in dietetics, food science or public health.
Serve overseas
Students can travel during the summer and serve in the health professions in various overseas locations. Some locations include Tanzania, China and the Philippines. To prepare for participation in Global Health Engagement, students will need to take two courses, ALH 301 Global Health Engagement Seminar and ALH 401 Global Health Engagement Practicum.
What You'll Learn
Students in CBU's nutrition and food sciences bachelor's program will learn to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of nutrition and food science for entry
level professionals.
- Use knowledge of food principles of product development to create healthier food products
for individuals and populations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles of food preparation, safety, and quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific research methodology.
- Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use scientific literature.
Program Details
NFS 300: Lifecycle Nutrition
This class will provide a rapidly moving study of nutrition in the lifecycle from infancy through advancing years.
NFS 315: Experimental Foods
Students will learn to apply basic nutrition and food science research designs to conduct experiments, interpret data, and write reports.
NFS 310: Community and Public Health Nutrition
Study of the community-based programs with nutrition components, including work-site wellness, health promotion, schools, day-care programs, and health clinics.
Akua Amankwaah, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Office Phone: 951-552-8458
E-mail: aamankwaah@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Sciences Campus, H 136
Lindsay Fahnestock, Dr.P.H.
Associate Professor of Public Health
Office Phone: 951-552-8154
E-mail: lfahnestock@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: H134
I loved learning about food science in this program and being able to have hands-on experience in the Food Innovation Center. The coursework allowed me to see the many opportunities that I would have with a nutrition degree.
Katherine Gomez '22
My nutrition professors have given me incredible opportunities to gain hands-on experience outside of the school walls. I have been a student intern at RUSD's Nutrition Service Department, done research with PhD students at UCR, participated in health screenings, and volunteered with Feeding America. I know that God called me to this major to radically change people's lives and show them the love He has for them.
CariAnn Palmer '18
Student Opportunities: Food Innovation Center
The state-of-the-art Food Innovation Center is the focal point of CBU's nutrition and food services program and is used as a laboratory for students, for service projects and for food industry research and development.
Career Possibilities
Graduates of CBU's nutrition and food sciences program will be well prepared for various careers in the industry. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Nutritionist
- Food Scientist
- Dietitian
- Chef
- Food Technologist
- Food Microbiologist
- Community Nutrition Educator
- Nutrition Researcher
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Flavor Chemist
- Sports Nutritionist
- Food Safety Manager
- Experimental Food Developer
- Hospitality Manager
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Next Steps
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