NUTRITION SCIENCE
Are you interested in how nutrition impacts the body’s overall health and well-being?
Do you want to help people live healthier lives?
Are you passionate about economic and environmental issues related to nutrition?
The Nutrition Science program develops scientifically literate professionals who can confidently articulate the integration of food, nutrition, health, and related social issues. Advocate for justice and serve with compassion in the nutrition community, or naturally transition to medical, dental, occupational therapy, public health, and physician assistant programs. Nutrition Science can also be used as a stepping stone to advanced studies in fields like health communication or business and sales.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
NUTRITIONIST
Become a nutritionist for organizations like WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
• Understand how food is converted to energy that the body can use
• Identify nutritional needs unique to different stages of life
• Revise a recipe to accommodate special dietary needs
• Debate both sides of a controversial nutrition issue
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Engage in field work, volunteer, and/or internship positions to network and identify career paths.
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: Work alongside nursing and physician assistant students in the community clinic on campus.
FOOD SCIENTIST
Work as a food scientist developing and improving products at a food company
ENTREPRENEUER
Start your own health and wellness business
REGISTERED DIETITION
Consult with clients in a clinic or home health setting (requires the RD credential)
SALES
Become a sales rep for a healthcare or food service company
RESEARCH: Collaborate with faculty on research and present findings at local, regional, and national conferences.
COMMUNITY: Contribute to community gardens and a food shelf to connect people to healthy food resources.
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THE CLASSES
Classes in the Nutrition Science program include but are not limited to:
• Lifecycle Nutrition
• Food Science
• Community Nutrition
• Advanced Nutrition
• Experimental and Culinary Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• Current Issues in Nutrition
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Did you know a master’s degree is required to become a registered dietitian?
St. Kate’s undergraduate students who don’t have a bachelor’s degree can take advantage of our 3+2 dualdegree Applied Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.
To Learn It, Live It: Simulation and Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Nutrition Science students will practice skills and learn how to work with teams of other healthcare professionals in our real-life, high-tech simulation spaces. Our seven dedicated simulation staff and three certified healthcare simulation educators (CHSE) create highly realistic situations that you can expect – and those that you may not – to ensure you are well-prepared to think critically and collaborate effectively right out of the gate. To learn more about our Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning and to tour our sim spaces, visit stkate.edu/isail
“My project advisor taught me how to design and execute a research study, then evaluate the data for learnings and present them. It’s helped me in my job because that’s what I do now. I work for Puris as a food scientist in the Research and Development department. I spend my days developing new plant-based, innovative foods.”
– Emilee Lance ‘20
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
This major pairs well with other majors and minors such as:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Economics
• Exercise Science
• Leadership
• Psychology
• Public Health
ALUM TRACKER
St. Kate’s Nutrition Science alumni are currently working at:
• General Mills
• WIC
• Puris
• Dream of Wild Health
• The Emily Program
• M Health Fairview West Bank
• Hennepin County Health
The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Portions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements. Students interested in educational programs leading to licensure or certification are encouraged to review details for specific credentials. Program-specific information can be found at stkate.edu/licensure.
College for Women Office of Admission
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283
admissions@stkate.edu
• Mayo Clinic
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