Applied Science (Applied Nutrition and Health) ,BAS
Culinary, Entrepreneurship, Food Handling, Food Management, Food Quality Assurance Specialist, Food Safety, Food Safety Inspector, Food Safety Specialist, Food Service Director, Food Services, Food and Beverage, HeaOptNHP, Hospitality, Registered Dietitian, Restaurant, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Finish your bachelor's degree while preparing for a dynamic career at the intersection of nutrition, health and entrepreneurship. Gain practical skills and hands-on experience to turn your passion into a purposeful profession and make a meaningful impact in health and wellness.
The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in applied nutrition and health is specifically designed for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited institution and who wish to further their education through a nutrition-focused bachelor's degree program.
Students gain practical knowledge and specialized skills necessary to promote health and wellness through nutrition within communities. Students aspiring to become registered dietitians may customize their experience to prepare for dietetics-focused graduate programs.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students.
Only students who have completed an AAS degree are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Communicate evidence-based food and nutrition information and basic food science information in oral and written form.
- Develop a menu applying knowledge of food and nutrition and utilize leadership and communication skills working in the field.
- Apply the principles of food management and systems in the provision of food and nutrition services to individuals and organizations.
- Identify and explain improvements in a culinary workplace using the tenets of food safety.
Food is at the center of culture. Studying abroad helps students gain a deeper understanding of how food and culture intertwine, and they learn how to communicate nutritional and sanitary standards to a diverse audience.
Students' resumes are enhanced with the heightened communication, cultural competency and critical thinking skills they acquire through study abroad.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in applied nutrition and health.
Graduates are prepared for careers in food service management and marketing, nutrition education, nutrition and health communication, community nutrition and public health, and nutrition consulting. With additional education or professional training, graduates may also become credentialed as:
- certified dietary managers
- registered sanitarians
- school food service and nutrition specialists
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
5.3%
|
$56,520
|
|
|
14.1%
|
$46,190
|
|
|
4.9%
|
$37,050
|
|
|
6.7%
|
$61,910
|
|
|
-5.5%
|
$38,570
|
|
|
6.6%
|
$66,450
|
|
|
20.4%
|
$34,110
|
|
|
0.5%
|
$61,310
|
|
|
3.2%
|
$33,390
|
College of Health Solutions
|
HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
