Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences - Food Management Studies

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The mission of the Food Management Studies specialization is to impart an understanding of the principles of management of food service institutions by integrating didactic and laboratory instruction in institutional food administration and food science.

Students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in areas of food management in preparation for careers in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, school meal service or other institutional meal service programs, and the hospitality industry.

Please note: This track does not meet the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements to receive the Verification Statement that is necessary for becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

This program is for students interested in working with consumers, families, and children in such settings as consumer agencies, family service agencies, family service departments of hospitals and clinics, financial institutes, financial counseling agencies, nursing homes for the aged, adolescents’ and children’s residences, day care centers, departments of social welfare, etc.

It is also designed for students who plan to enter the consumer economics fields in positions with consumer protection agencies, consumer relations departments of business and industry, etc. This specialization is recommended for those wishing to obtain an advanced degree in family studies, consumer studies, social work, marriage and family counseling, or management.