The Department of Human Nutrition provides high-quality educational experiences for students pursuing a career in nutrition or other related healthcare fields. With a goal of preparing students to think critically, courses provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in nutrition and dietetics.
The undergraduate B.S. in Human Nutrition is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to award Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statements, which allows students to apply to accredited Dietetic Internships. We also have an undergraduate B.S. in Health Sciences, which allows graduates to pursue careers within the broader health field, such as
public health, health coaching, health communication, and more.
Our faculty are amongst the brightest in the field of dietetics and health. Not only are they all Registered Dietitians with real-world experience, but 80% of full-time faculty have completed doctoral degrees. With research interests in the areas of maternal and pediatric nutrition (@hopefeedsfamilies), the microbiome and gut health (@jessiehoffman_phd), food security, and disordered eating (@theabundantdietitian), you are guaranteed to be inspired to pursue your research interests.
Dr. Hope Lima
Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Didactic Program in Dietetics Director
Ms. Debbi Pickens
Administrative Program Assistant
Dr. Jessie Hoffman
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
Ms. Stephanie Nielsen
Senior Instructor and Dietetic Internship Director
Dr. Karin Evans
Assistant Professor
Ms. McKenzie Caldwell
Adjunct Professor
Ms. Hannah Cantrell
Adjunct Professor
Ms. Sandra Daws
Adjunct Professor
Ms. Elizabeth Weikle
Adjunct Professor
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