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Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies offers undergraduate academic programs in: Food Studies, BS (not currently admitting); Nutrition, BS; and Nutrition Science, BS. Minors are offered in Food Studies (not currently admitting), Nutrition, Nutrition Science and Sustainable Food Enterprises (not currently admitting).

Students’ academic programs move outside of the classroom to gain hands-on experiences in their major. The faculty and students in the department are experiencing ever-increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary research and experiential learning locally, nationally and globally in the areas of nutrition, and food studies, as well as other fields related to these specialties.

Facilities

The Falk Complex, which includes both MacNaughton and White Halls, is located on the western portion of the Syracuse University campus. The renovated complex includes the new Experimental Food Lab Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen, Baking Nook, and Susan Klenk Cafe. The premier and state-of-the-art kitchens are equipped with commercial equipment and appliances. Combined with our Cafe/Classroom, the kitchens offer unparalleled resources for the College. One of the most exciting parts of the experimental food kitchen is the video camera system which allows our instructors/faculty to broadcast classes, food demos and seminars from our location to anywhere on campus, and across the country. Our facilities represent the next chapter - it sets the stage for industry-leading, forward-thinking approach to food culture, nutrition, research, and food studies development. It provides students with the science and technology to create extraordinary food study - science - technology experiences unimaginable to previous generations. In addition to administrative and academic program offices and classrooms, the Falk Complex also offers students hands-on experiences in simulated environments like the Nutrition Assessment, Consultation, & Education (ACE) Center, as well as dedicated study/collaborative space, computer labs and comforts like a café and student lounge.

Undergraduate Programs

Food Studies

Faculty

Nutrition Science and Dietetics

Faculty

Staff

Description

The undergraduate program in Nutrition offers majors and minors in both Nutrition and Nutrition Science. The Nutrition major meets the pre-requisite guidelines to apply to a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. The 124 credit B.S. degree program in nutrition includes coursework in 1) science: chemistry, biology, physiology, and biochemistry and 2) food: safety, science, and service management. The nutrition curriculum includes nutrition in health, life span, research methods, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition education and counseling. Opportunities for fieldwork provide students with hands-on experience.

The Nutrition Science major is based upon the sciences and a flexible nutrition curriculum to meet the pre-health (medical school, physician assistant, physical therapy, etc) curriculum needs. The 124 credit B.S. degree program in nutrition science emphasizes general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry and if needed physics. The nutrition curriculum includes nutrition in health, life span, research methods, medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition classes of the student’s choice.

Programs

• Food Studies, BS (Not Admitting Students)
• Nutrition Science, BS
• Nutrition, BS

• Food Studies Minor (Not Admitting Students)
• Nutrition Minor
• Nutrition Science Minor
• Sustainable Food Enterprises Minor (Not Admitting Students)

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