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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0050
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Nutrition & Food Science

Dietetics

The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics prepares individuals to be recognized in the field of food and nutrition. Graduates of the Dietetics Program function as entry-level professionals with opportunities for practice in: medical nutrition therapy, community dietetics, food systems management, business and entrepreneurship, nutrition/product research, and nutrition counseling. “The Didactic Program, the Coordinated Program and the Dietetic Internship in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Kentucky are currently granted Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606, Phone number (800) 877-1600 or (312) 899-0040.”

For more information contact:

Dr. Hazel Forsythe or Dr. Maggie Cook-Newell
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
204 Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
Office: 859-257-3800
Fax: 859-257-3707

Hospitality Management and Tourism

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry. Students also receive training in the functions, objectives, and techniques of management. Graduates of the program are prepared for managerial positions in hotels, restaurants, noncommercial food systems, and tourism-related businesses, as well as positions as purchasing agents, restaurant and hotel equipment specialists, event planners, and other hospitality-related careers.

For more information contact:

Dr. Desmond Brown
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
204 Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
Office: 859-257-3800
Fax: 859-257-3707

Human Nutrition

The Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition offers appropriate preparation for further study in nutritional sciences and health related sciences, particularly public health, medicine, pharmacy, health care supplies, physical therapy, physician assistant, and nutrition research. Human Nutrition prepares you for careers in: quality control and product development for the food industry, regulatory services and food policy, formulation and sales of nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical development and sales, and health-related professions. Human Nutrition prepares you for advanced study in: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nutrition research, physical therapy, physician assistant, and public health.

For more information contact:

Dr. Tammy Stephenson
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
204 Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
Office: 859-257-2353
Fax: 859-257-3707

Enrolled Students

Students enrolled in the School of Human Environmental Sciences should consult the college Advising Instructions page http://www.ca.uky.edu/students/welcome/advising.asp#instructions for detailed information regarding how to schedule an advising appointment for the College of Ag Advising Period preparing for Priority Registration. Many advisors use the college Electronic Advising Appointment Program; although, some advisors will provide other means for students to "sign-up" for advising appointments for the Priority Registration period. Contact advisors directly to schedule appointments at other times of the year.