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About
If you enjoy planning or preparing food, developing new food products, catering or managing the business aspects of food service, here is the program for you. Appalachian’s Nutrition and Foods (BS) - Foodsystems Management degree prepares you for careers in the food service and hospitality industry through a curriculum that combines the theoretical aspects of management with food production and distribution.
Nutrition and dietetics is a rapidly expanding field. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in this career field to grow 21% by 2022, which is faster than average for all occupations.
After Graduation
Employment: Graduates in this area become directors of food service operations in resorts, hospitals, hotels, colleges and public schools, etc., in addition to positions with contract food companies.
Graduate School: Most students move directly from their bachelor's program into careers and do not pursue graduate school.
People
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Minors
A minor is required in Global Studies; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Public Health; Non-Profit Organizations; Sustainable Development or another area by permission of the program director.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
Appalachian Student Dietetics Association (ASDA) - an active professional and academic organization that focuses on promoting nutrition and health within the community and on campus.
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements beyond admission to Appalachian State University.
Why Appalachian?
- Appalachian’s program requires a 200-hour undergraduate internship in food systems management before graduation. The internship gives students vastly more hands-on experience during their undergraduate education than other programs in the region.
- This program is housed in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management.
Location
Boone and Hickory
Contacts
Beaver College of Health Sciences
Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management
Melissa Bryan
Program Director
bryanmm@xjiu.net
828-262-8619