Applied Nutrition and Health (BS)

Are you hungry to help individuals and communities improve their health through nutrition? Gain practical skills and prepare for diverse, high-demand careers in nutrition and health with Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in applied nutrition and health. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with knowledge of nutrition principles, along with essential skills in communication, leadership and community engagement, to develop and apply innovative solutions to health concerns across populations.

Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5-15
Total credit hours: 120

Applied nutrition and health courses

Throughout this program, you’ll cover a wide range of topics, such as human nutrition, food safety, cultural foods, community health, agriculture and more. Coursework provides you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of these topics and develop transferable skills for a variety of careers in the nutrition and health industry.

CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ)

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BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCIT OR SG)

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BIO 160: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (SCIT OR SQ)

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NTR 351: Nutrition Communication (L)

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CHS 300: An Exploration of Well-Being (SOBE OR SB)

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CHS 100: Optimizing Your Health and Performance (SOBE OR SB)

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NTR 142: Applied Food Principles

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NTR 344: Nutrition Management and Leadership (L)

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NTR 448: Community Nutrition (L)

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NTR 450: Nutrition in the Life Cycle (SOBE OR SB)

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HSC 355: Eating for Lifelong Health (SOBE OR SB)

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NTR 241: Human Nutrition

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The health and nutrition jobs you’ll be prepared for

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address significant challenges in the food industry. By understanding foundational nutrition principles and gaining specific knowledge in your areas of interest, you’ll be prepared for diverse roles in this expansive industry. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Community Health Workers

Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $56,090

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Growth: 4.9%
Salary: $37,050

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230

Marketing Managers

Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $140,040

Public Relations Specialists

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $67,440

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $66,450

Food Service Managers

Growth: 0.5%
Salary: $61,310

Search Marketing Strategists

Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230