David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Curriculum
Core coursework covers biology, psychology and nutrition. Sample courses include:
- General Biology I and II
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Nutritional Biochemistry I and II
- Nutrition in Health
- Research and Evaluation in Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition Therapy
The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies offers two bachelor of science (B.S.) degrees. In the Nutrition Science B.S., students study the biological and physical sciences to prepare for postgraduate work in medicine, dentistry, education or health care, or to work for major food or pharmaceutical companies. In the Nutrition B.S. (Dietetics), students prepare to work in a variety of health and health promotion fields, many as registered dietitians.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Study Abroad
Broaden your perspective and enhance your resume with a study abroad experience during your college years. Consistently ranked among the top 25 international education providers in the U.S., Syracuse Abroad has more than 100 programs in 60 countries.
Nutrition science and dietetics students most often go abroad to Syracuse’s centers in Florence, Italy; London, England; and Madrid, Spain. Students have also studied at World Partner programs CEA Prague; SIT India: Public Health, Gender and Community Action; and the University of Queensland.
Summer programs of interest may include South Africa Immersion: A Global Health Education Experience; and Mediterranean Food and Culture: An Italian Experience (Florence).
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