In addition to sharpening the scientific and technical knowledge and skills essential to nutritional sciences, you’ll develop critical thinking and professional communication skills through coursework in public speaking, statistics, business and professional writing, and courses which delve into relevant research literature. You’ll graduate with a sound base in nutrition education, health promotion and disease prevention, which will have prepared you to join the work force or continue on to graduate school.
Why choose us?
- Our Nutritional Sciences Program combines a well-rounded curriculum in nutrition with many opportunities for experiential learning in the Milwaukee community.
- You’ll benefit from small class sizes and personal attention from our dedicated faculty.
- You will gain hands-on experience developing and teaching food demos, nutrition classes, and nutrition programs to community, staff, and students in the HUB wellness center on campus.
- You will have a wide range of opportunities to gain valuable experience in the Milwaukee community (Feeding America, Silver Springs Neighborhood Center, YMCA, and others).
- Cooperative endeavors with UWM’s University Recreation, Athletics and academic programs enhance your experience.