“Our goal is to improve the nutritional well-being and health of individuals and families, through teaching, research and outreach programs,” says Sung Koo, professor and head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences. “According to Academic Analytics, our department is nationally ranked in the 95th percentile among 83 similar programs. The healthcare industry is booming, and job potential is great.”
“For example, there is a growing demand for registered dietitians, both locally and nationally, while at the same time there is a demand for advanced degrees in nutrition and health-related disciplines,” Koo points out. “Over the past fifteen years, student enrollment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences has increased from 50 to nearly 200, in part due to the national emphasis on nutrition and health. Our program is designed to increase the workforce in the area of health and wellness.”
