Welcome to Hartwick Nutrition
WHY STUDY NUTRITION AT HARTWICK?
You’re interested in how food fuels the body, supports performance and helps people live healthier lives.
At Hartwick, the nutrition minor explores the science behind what we eat and how it affects health, disease prevention and overall wellness.
Through coursework that connects nutrition with biology, healthcare, public health and sport-related fields, you’ll gain practical knowledge that complements a wide range of majors and prepares you for careers focused on health and well-being.
What sets Hartwick apart:
- Explore how food, health and science connect across majors like biology, nursing, public health and sport management.
- Study topics such as food science, nutrition across the lifespan, and how diet impacts health and disease.
- Build practical knowledge you can apply to careers in healthcare, wellness, education and community health.
- Learn in classes where professors know you by name and support your academic goals.
- Experience flexible learning that combines a Hartwick science course with a sequence of online nutrition courses offered through a national network of colleges and universities.
- Understand how food systems, public health and policy shape the way individuals and communities access healthy food.
CAREER PATHS
A background in nutrition can support careers such as:
- Community Health Educator
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Sports Nutrition Specialist
- Public Health Program Coordinator
- Food Safety or Food Service Manager
- Healthcare Support Professional
- School or Community Nutrition Program Manager
Students often combine nutrition with majors in biology, nursing, healthcare administration, public health, education or sport management to create strong pathways into health-focused careers.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Students move from foundational concepts to practical applications in nutrition and health, including:
- How nutrients function in the body and support overall health.
- How nutritional needs change across the lifespan.
- How diet supports disease prevention and health management.
- How food systems, safety and policy influence community health.
This 22-credit program begins with a Hartwick science class and continues with online courses, including food science, lifecycle nutrition and medical nutrition therapy, offered through a national consortium of accredited institutions.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS
Hartwick students interested in careers in nutrition and dietetics gain a strong academic foundation for advanced study and professional certification. The primary credential in the field is administered through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), which recognizes expertise in nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy and dietary planning.
To become a registered dietitian, individuals must complete additional coursework through an ACEND-accredited program, participate in a supervised practice experience and then pass the national exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
See yourself in nutrition?