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Nutrition
What can I do with this degree?

The Nutrition and Foods program at Texas State provides a current and dynamic education. Students will learn the scientific bases for optimizing diets by focusing primarily on whole foods, and they will learn how to practically apply sound principles of nutrition

Nutrition Skills

Leadership/Management

Research/Scientific

Helping/Teaching

Communication

Critical Thinking 

Judgment/Decision Making 

Assessment/Planning 

Career Paths

...in Dietetics 

This major is for students who may wish to pursue the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or take the Dietetic Technicians Registration Examination (DTR). The RD credential is required for many job opportunities, including positions in hospitals, and significantly improves qualification for employment in many nutrition-related jobs. These jobs are often the higher-paying jobs. Graduates from this track are also well prepared for graduate school.

Sample Job Titles:

Clinical Dietitian

Community Dietitian

Consulting Dietitian

Administrative Dietitian

Nutrition Journalist

Corporate Dietitian

Community Nutrition Manager

Food Service Manager/Director

Nutrition Researcher

Nutrition Educator

Wellness Program Coordinator

Sports Dietitian

Outpatient Dietitian

School Foodservice Director

School Nutrition Dietitian

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Home Health Care Dietitian

Nutrition Counselor

WIC Dietitian

Possible Work Settings:

Hospitals

Medical Clinics

Long Term Care Facility

Assisted Living Facility

Schools

Home Health Care

Wellness Centers

Fitness Centers

Private Practice

Private Companies

Non Profit Organizations

Food Production Companies

Government Health Departments (national, state, local) 

Public Health Agencies

Food Industry Laboratories

Research Laboratories

Athletic Teams

...in Nutrition & Foods

This program is for students who are interested in studying nutrition but who do not plan to seek the RD credential. This major allows you to choose from a variety of minors. Graduates with this degree may pursue one of the many career opportunities in food-related or hospitability businesses, education, research, health agencies, sales, or media communications.

Sample Job Titles:

Food Services Manager

Food Service Specialist

Food Service Administrator

Food Service Representative

Food Inspector

Food Safety Specialist

Food Product Analyst

Quality Control Technician

Quality Assurance Tester

Food Technologist

Food Product Developer

Head Start Nutrition Coordinator

Meals on Wheels Nutrition Coordinator

Food Marketing Specialist 

Food Scientist

Food Sales

Food Stylist

Community Nutrition Specialist

Nutrition and Food Researcher 

Nutrition and Food Educator

Nutrition Consultant

Wellness Program Coordinator 

WIC Nutritionist

Food Bank Nutritionist

Cooperative Extension Specialist 

Food Journalist

Possible Work Settings: 

Food Production Companies

Food Industry Laboratories

Research Laboratories

Hospitals

Nursing Homes

Universities

Schools

Hotels

Restaurants

Wellness Centers

Fitness Centers

Public Health Agencies

Private Companies

Non Profit Organizations

The hospitality, nutrition and food science teacher certification degree option is for those who wish to teach in secondary school programs. The program includes many courses in Nutrition and Foods, and prepares graduates for careers in education. In addition to teaching in junior and senior high schools, graduates with this degree are highly qualified to work for the Cooperative Extension System (Texas Agrilife).

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