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Nutrition & Dietetics

The Nutrition minor offers an overarching view of nutrition concepts that will strengthen the student’s knowledge and skills as related to foods and nutrition.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Careers
Technicians
Nutrition & Dietetics students at EIU

Why Study Nutrition & Dietetics at EIU?

  • With 9 required credit hours and 9 electives, the minor fits alongside almost any major.
  • Students learn to assess nutritional needs for communities
  • Flexible elective options to tailor interests
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Connect classroom learning to community needs.
  • Study nutrition with peers from different disciplines and discover how it connects to what you're already learning!
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Hands-On Experience, Nutrition & Dietetics students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Nutrition & Dietetics Minor is designed to accompany majors that prepare students for careers in health and human services. The Nutrition and Dietetics minor provides students opportunities to expand their knowledge and experiences in one of three areas of Nutrition and Dietetics: food science, community nutrition, or clinical nutrition.  

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$57,020
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Dietetic Technicians

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Dr. Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
ajharvey2@eiu.edu
4303 Klehm Hall
217-581-5761
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
2172
217-581-5310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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