MINOR
Nutrition
The Nutrition minor at College of Saint Mary gives students a strong foundation in how food choices affect health across the lifespan. Through courses in nutrition, food science and economics, lifecycle nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy, students gain practical, science-based knowledge in a supportive environment.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Don’t just learn what nutrients do, they explore how culture, development, health conditions, and daily choices shape nutrition across the lifespan.
What is a minor?
- A minor is a focused set of courses that complements your major and helps you build additional skills aligned with your interests and career goals.
Program Format
- On campus and online
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours
- Total credits required: 18
The Nutrition minor offers a strong, application-focused introduction to how food influences health at every stage of life. Students build a foundation in nutrition science and then connect it to real-world topics like food choice, food systems, and health outcomes through courses that examine both everyday habits and clinical nutrition.
- Basics of nutrition science, including macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines, and practical nutrition assessment tools.
- Apply nutrition knowledge in clinical settings through therapeutic diets, counseling techniques, and outcome evaluation
- Explore how food is understood, prepared, and preserved, with attention to food quality, safety, and nutritional value.
- Enrollment in a degree program at College of Saint Mary
- Declaration of the minor through an advisor
- Good academic standing
- Completion of any necessary pre-requisites
- Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Choose This Minor?
Enrich Any Major
Gain versatile knowledge that supports careers in health, wellness, education, and other people-centered fields.
Better Informed Consumers
Explore nutrition across the lifespan, including childhood, adulthood, aging, and medical nutrition needs.
Explore Human Stories
Study nutrition across the lifespan, including childhood, adulthood, aging, and medical nutrition needs.
Career Opportunities
- Dietetic technician or dietitian pathway
- Community health or wellness educator
- Dietetic technician
- Corporate wellness
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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