Mansfield University of Pennsylvania offers a bachelor's degree in nutrition with a concentration in sports nutrition. This program is designed for students who are interested in continuing their education through a graduate degree program. The curriculum includes courses in sports nutrition, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, principles of food science, and nutrition counseling and education. Nutritionists who want a career in sports nutrition may find career opportunities with gyms, corporate wellness centers and athletic teams.
Located in Connecticut, the Nutrition Institute at the University of Bridgeport offers a master's degree in nutrition that educates students through academic coursework, research, seminars and workshops. Students learn the role that nutrition plays in human health and development and how people can use diet as an alternative medicine in the treatment of diseases. Courses in the program include human development, macronutrients and micronutrients, nutritional therapeutics and functional assessment. The program also requires students to complete a thesis or comprehensive exam.
Kansas State University's College of Human Ecology offers an online master's degree in dietetics. The program requires students to have a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date operating system. Communication takes place through email, chat rooms and discussion boards. The program is 36 credits, and courses in the program educate students in the latest developments in nutrition and food service management as well as the current health care delivery system.
A bachelor's degree in dietetics is available through the University of Northern Colorado. The 120-credit program teaches how food and nutrition affect the human body, and the psychological and social factors involved dietary intake. Courses in the program include nutrition in the life cycle, community nutrition, nutritional assessment, microbiology and medical nutrition intervention. Those who complete the program and an accredited internship are eligible to take the Registered Dietitian examination.