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Program Overview

Choose one of our three concentrations that allows you to complete coursework to fit your educational goals and career pathways. Our NFS curriculum's strong science core is the perfect prep for graduate work at research institutes, as well as medical and dental school. The social science core provides strong critical thinking skills and background in food systems and sustainability.

Concentrations

Dietetics

• If your goal is to work in a clinical setting to counsel individuals on how to improve their diet, or consult for educational institutions and corporations.
• Our dietetic program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND).
• DNFS alums work as dietitians in community public health organizations, in private practice, managing corporate wellness programs and counseling athletes.

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Food Science

• If your goal is to work in the food and beverage industry in Vermont and nationally.
• Students will obtain knowledge in nutrition, food chemistry and analysis, food microbiology and safety and food functionality.
• Hands-on learning experience in-house through food industry practicum, then externally as an intern working at a Vermont food company.

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Nutrition, Sustainability and Society

• If your goal is to work as a community nutritionist, research and development scientist, nutrition educator, pharmaceutical representative or in other nutrition related fields.
• Students are provided a deeper focus in public health, food policy and sustainability.
• Learn with our faculty experts in food policy, food systems, food insecurity, sustainability and nutrition in public health topic areas.

Explore our Nutrition, Sustainability and Society Concentration