Nutrition and Wellness

The Department of Nutrition offers students a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Wellness.

Do you have a passion for food? It's time to put it to use

Are you interested in communicating nutrition information through social media, believe in exercise as part of a holistic approach, and have an entrepreneurial spirit? In the Nutrition and Wellness major you will work across disciplines to gain an appreciation for communicating sound nutrition information to targeted populations and communities to encourage individuals to make healthy decisions. You’ll learn to assess and evaluate community programs, while taking advantage of our location to work in a wide range of program sites.

Our students apply their skills through internships at organizations like Panera Bread, Women's Lunch Place, Rosie's Place, The Boston Elder Protective Services Program, Aramark and the Somerville Health Department. Our graduates are leaders in the food service management industry and find success as directors, planners and managers.

See program requirements for the Nutrition and Wellness major.

You’ll have opportunities to explore your interests, build your skills and develop mentoring relationships with leaders in the field.

Students in our Nutrition and Wellness major apply their skills through fieldwork at organizations like:

Panera Bread
Women’s Lunch Place
Rosie’s Place
The Boston Elder Protective Services Program
Aramark
Somerville Health Department

So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've learned about our programs, maybe even come for a visit...now you're ready to apply! Let's get started.

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