Career Opportunities for Nutrition Students
| 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