Food, nutrition, and health are fields that will always be important to people and those who provide care for others. Whether you’re interested in the food that fuels people, the science behind how our bodies use nutrients, or how chemistry and biology apply to developing new food products, a degree or certificate in one of these areas can lead to a fulfilling career helping people improve their health and their lives.
In this emphasis, students learn the application of scientific and engineering principles to the production of materials by animals to provide goods and services. Topics of study include quantitative trait mapping, genetic manipulation, and cloning.
Students will learn nutrition principles and how to apply the concepts in clinical, food service management, and community settings. USU's dietetics programs prepare students for the national registration exam for dietitians, required for licensing in mos...
This emphasis prepares students for outreach and education in nonformal settings and community engagement. Students will develop a diverse background in FCS content areas.
The school-based FCSE emphasis prepares students to meet state teacher certification requirements to teach FCS content in public, charter and private schools. Students can become school-based FCS teachers and FCCLA advisors in middle, junior and high scho...
Passionate about food. Passionate about science. Food Science students at Utah State University study the chemical and physical composition of food and food ingredients to understand how best to preserve, process, package, and distribute foods.
The Nutrition Science emphasis is for students who are interested in studying the molecular and cellular aspects of human health and disease. Students learn to apply techniques from the fields of molecular and cellular biology, physiology, genetics, and b...
In this emphasis students will cover topics such as animal biology, management, and disease. Leads to career opportunities in veterinary medicine, life science research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical testing laboratories.
The Animal Biotechnology Minor at Utah State University provides students with knowledge and training in areas that are important for careers in the life science industry.
Students study the influence and contributions of animal production and its commodities toward society.
Students learn principles of major food components, principles of food properties relevant to processing operations, and principles of the most relevant types of food processing operations.
This minor provides students with a broad understanding of the complexity of hunger and the various programs, policies, and environmental changes that can reduce this significant social issue.
During this program, students gain experience in cosmetology, barbering, nails and skincare. Students also prepare a portfolio that they can use as they interview for employment. All graduates are prepared to work in a full service salon.
Designed to meet the skill requirements of students majoring in health related fields and for those working in fields requiring the individual to respond with first aid in the line of duty.
Individuals with targeted training in food safety will be in demand in multiple industries to respond to current and emerging food safety challenges. The certificate in Food Manufacturing will provide students with the background needed to appreciate the ...
Individuals with targeted training in food safety will be in demand in multiple industries to respond to current and emerging food safety challenges. The Certificate of Completion in Food Processing will provide students with the background needed to appr...
This certificate focuses on the complexity of food insecurity as it pertains to nutrition, public health, climate and the environment, sustainability, food technology, agricultural practices & education, and more. It is designed to provide students with a...
This program prepares and trains individuals for a career in health care. Medical Assistants can seek employment with health care providers in offices or other medical settings in both administrative and clinical procedures.
Nursing assistants fulfill basic quality-of-life needs for patients of any age in residential nursing care facilities. CNAs often work in a wide variety of settings; nursing homes, hospitals, personal homes and assisted living facilities
Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems.
The Pharmacy Technician (PT) program is a certificate program that can be completed in one year in addition to one semester of prerequisites and an externship of a minimum of 160 hours of experiential training following didactic training.
The Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy trains students in the proper technique and procedures for blood draws. The students will leave with the ability to work in the medical field with the skills and tools to extract samples for testing.
This degree serves to expand academic preparation in the areas of family studies, housing, textiles and clothing, nutrition and food sciences, and management of personal resources. It places emphasis on teaching and curriculum/program development and/or E...
The next generation of food safety leadership starts with you. The 21st century farm-to-fork food chain faces significant challenges, including a shortage of food safety professionals ready to step into leadership roles. A Professional Master’s degree in...
The Master of Dietetics Administration degree is a professional degree with online coursework designed to provide registered dietitians with in-depth training in management and leadership in food and nutrition program administration.
This online Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPH) degree includes interdisciplinary training in nutrition-related sciences and the core public health disciplines.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree provides students with a strong foundation in the core disciplines of public health.
