Undergraduate Program
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition offers five comprehensive programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
Dietetics
Dietetics is the science of applying knowledge in food and nutrition to improving and maintaining good health. This curriculum is approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education of the American Dietetic Association and designed for those planning to become Registered Dietitians (RD).
Karen Plawecki
345 Bevier Hall
plawecki@uiuc.edu
Food Industry and Business and Food Science
The Food Industry and Business concentration is designed for students interested in integrating science, technology, business, and communications with the goal of pursuing professional and management careers in food and food-related industries.
Terri Cummings
264 Bevier Hall
tcumming@uiuc.edu
Food Science
The Food Science concentration uses the principles of science and engineering to focus on basic research, product development, quality control, processing, packaging, labeling, technical sales, and market research. The Food Science concentration is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Terri Cummings
264 Bevier Hall
tcumming@uiuc.edu
Hospitality Management
The Hospitality Management option integrates the basic principles of business and hospitality with the goal of pursuing management careers in food, lodging, recreation, and travel-related services. This option is unique to other hospitality management programs in that it is science-based, further enhancing the student's knowledge in the management and handling of food, as well as providing a competitive edge upon graduation.
Beth Reutter
293 Bevier Hall
breutter@uiuc.edu
Human Nutrition
The Human Nutrition option provides an excellent background for students planning to pursue M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biological, nutritional, or food science; professional degrees in human or veterinary medicine, or dentistry; or degrees in other health professions (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, etc.).
Linda Garrow
399A Bevier Hall
garrow@uiuc.edu
Human Nutrition Minor
Terri Cummings
264 Bevier Hall
tcumming@uiuc.edu
Graduate Program
Website: http://www.fshn.uiuc.edu/academics/graduate_program/
Contact: fshn-general@ad.uiuc.edu