Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences - Nutrition, Health and Society

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with the appropriate level of support.

Students in the Academic Accelerator Program will receive:

Adequate support for academic and English-speaking needs

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses specifically for international students

Assistance with English-language terms necessary for classes

A mix of classes with both international and U.S. students

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences is offered by the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences. The undergraduate program curriculum combines the curricula of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science and Technology. Students in this program will take core courses that provide essential knowledge for specialization in one of four concentrations:

Dietetics

Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medical

Nutrition, Health, and Society

Food Science and Technology

Each concentration offers a professional sequence in a specialized area, required supporting courses in basic sciences, and a broad general education. Graduates will be prepared for careers in dietetics, medicine, public health, extension services, business, education, research, or the food industry.

The Nutrition, Health, and Society concentration specifically prepares students for various careers in nutrition, such as nutrition education, the food industry, or scientific writing.