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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

Students in Nutrition and Wellness develop a solid foundation in the sciences, communications, and business. They gain skills in critically evaluating and communicating scientific research, behavioral counseling, and understanding evidence-based approaches for chronic disease prevention and treatment.

What can you do with a degree in Nutrition and Wellness?

With a degree in Nutrition and Wellness, you can pursue careers in nutrition education and counseling to promote health and wellness, and nutrition programming in local community organizations and government organizations.

You can also continue your education and study graduate programs in public health, nutrition, or journalism.

Program Requirements

Science/Math Requirements

CHEM111	Principles of General Chemistry	4
BIOL113	General Biology	4
STAT118	Introductory Statistics	4
	OR
STAT227	Intermediate Statistics: Design & Analysis	4
BIOL231	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL232	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIOL246	Foundations of Exercise and Health	4

Nutrition Requirements

NUTR112	Introduction to Nutrition Science	4
NUTR237	The Practice of Community Nutrition	4
NUTR248	Food Production and Service Systems	4
NUTR101	Food and Culinary Science	4
	OR
NUTR201	Advanced Food Science	4
NUTR215	Sports Nutrition	4
NUTR381	Advanced Applications in Community Nutrition	4
NUTR390	Seminar: Selected Topics in Nutrition	4
NUTR360	Lifestyle Rx	4

Required Communication/Management Core Courses

Three 100- level courses in Communications and Business. At least one in each department.

One 200- level course in either Communications or Business.

Electives

Consult with your adviser to choose electives in psychology and sociology or possible other courses that fit with your career goals.

Internships and Research

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

Nutrition Programs at Simmons University

See what it's like to be part of our Nutrition program.

Our Faculty

The faculty in the Nutrition Department are nationally known in their area of expertise. Each has years of practice experience in their areas of teaching. They have served in state government boards and national committees, and won national awards.

They are dedicated educators committed to the success of our students. Each student will have a faculty advisor in nutrition who will provide individualized guidance for coursework selection and career planning.