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Department of
Food Science and Nutrition

The College of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
SANDRA WITTE, Chair
CHRISTINE TAKAHASHI, Administrative Support Coordinator
Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 119
559.278.2164

http://cast.csufresno.edu/fsn/

Certificate of Advanced Study in Dietetics (Dietetic Internship)

Faculty

Sandra Witte, Chair

Coordinators:
Erin S. Dormedy, Food Science Program
Dennis Ferris, Culinology Program
Mollie Smith, Internship Director
Sandra Witte, Dietetics and Food Administration Program and Graduate Program

Joo I. Kim, Stoller Distinguished Professor

Gour Choudhury, Director of Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research



The faculty members continue to be recognized for quality hands-on education as well as scholarly contributions to their academic disciplines. Each student is assigned to a faculty adviser to maximize the student's educational experience at California State University, Fresno. The faculty are noted for cooperation and activity within each industry to prepare and place graduates in their chosen career.

Food Science and Nutrition

Join the leader in science, technology, and management. Students majoring within the Department of Food Science and Nutrition are prepared for a wide range of professions in the food industry the largest single industry in the United States. California State University, Fresno is centered in the greatest food production and processing area in the world.

Some of the largest and best dairy and food companies cooperate with the university to provide students with a view of commercial realities in this industry. There is strong demand for dietitians and nutritionists by the health care and food service industries.

Instructional Facilities

The department facilities include the Dairy Processing Plant, Food Processing Research Laboratory, the Food Preparation and Product Development Laboratories, Food Science Analytical Laboratory, Food Sensory Laboratory, and the Computer Laboratory. These facilities are used by students and faculty to provide a practical education founded on science and technology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition have enjoyed outstanding employment opportunities in the food industry. Historically, graduates have been placed in challenging positions with salary advancement and professional prestige envied by other industries throughout the world. The following options are available:

Dietetics and Food Administration. Graduates are prepared for challenging and rewarding employment in dietetics, nutrition, and food service. Employment is available in hospital dietetics, nutrition consulting, school and community nutrition, education, commercial and institutional food services.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association. The American Dietetic Association can be reached at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995 or at (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400. By completing the requirements for this option, students meet the American Dietetic Association didactic requirements for dietetic registration and are eligible to apply to a dietetic internship. To become a registered dietitian, graduates of this program must also complete a dietetic internship and pass the dietetic registration examination.

Food Science. Graduates are prepared for an endless variety of employment opportunities in the food industry, including laboratory, processing, production, and governmental roles. New product development, marketing, management, distribution, and field service opportunities are present in many scientific, technological, and business endeavors. This program is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Information on careers in food science and IFT contacts can be obtained at www.ift.org.

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