Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Do you have a passion for food? If you can see yourself running a restaurant, working in the food service arena, studying nutrition, and being involved in business, you may want to consider studying food services. Nutrition, food production and safety, management of staff, and other topics are all covered, and the options for future work environments range from schools to hospitals, restaurants and labs.

Overview

PLNU offers a major in nutrition and food with a concentration in food service management. You can take courses in catering, nutrition, economics, chemistry, marketing, management, and communication. A major advantage to the program is both the depth of knowledge gained in relationship to food service management and the breadth of knowledge developed in business generally.

Special Features:

• Small class sizes and personal attention
• Internship opportunities
• Supportive atmosphere
• Strong business element included
  

Career Opportunities:

With a degree in nutrition and food with a concentration in food service management, you will have the option to work in many different environments. You might work as a trainer or counselor at a fitness, health or athletic training facility. You might work in a hospital or school. Or you might choose a cafeteria, restaurant, catering agency, or even a research lab. You might opt to work as a food critic or foods section writer for a newspaper or magazine. If you pursue advanced education, you could work in academia, research settings, or as a dietician.