Food and Environmental Nutrition, B.S.

Fundamentals 

This major prepares you to work in: 

  • food industry
  • fast paced and cross functioning teams
  • business and management roles 

Professional Preparation 

Students will work in partnership with national food companies, local food producers and professional food industry organizations.  


Akron Advantage

Hands-on Practice and Application

Every aspect of the FEN program – its mission, courses, core competencies and internships – was developed in partnership with experts in the food industry. 

  • UA’s Bachelor of Science in Food and Environmental Nutrition is the first and only bachelor’s degree program of its kind in Ohio. 
  • Graduates wishing to continue on in dietetics will have completed the pre-requisites to UA’s Dietetics- GP Master of Public Health 

For More Information: 

School of Exercise and Nutrition Science 

Contact: 

Dr. Pei-Yang Liu 


Sample Curriculum

Food and Environmental Nutrition, B.S.
Nutrition Minor


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For More Information:

School of Nutrition and Dietetics

Contact: Dr. Pei-Yang Liu

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are highly sought after in the following fields: 

  • Food safety
  • Food Regulation
  • Product Development
  • Marketing and Brand Development
  • Quality Control/ Assurance
  • And more