Overview

Key facts

During the Child and Family Studies - Nutrition and Food Studies program of Berea College students explore not only the physiological and psychological contributions that appropriate dietary practices make throughout the human lifecycle, but they also gain insights about food within the contexts of history, culture, and the social, political and economic structures of our society. Students participate in service-learning, laboratory sessions, field work, and other active learning opportunities that illustrate details about the food system, sustainable practices available to consumers, and effective strategies and interventions available to address food security issues.

Career Paths

A diversity of career opportunities is introduced across the curriculum. Graduates may seek employment in government or private agencies, healthcare and public health organizations, cooperative extension services, institutional food and nutrition service in schools, colleges, universities and other institutions, and businesses related to the food and hospitality management industry. For students who plan to pursue graduate studies in nutrition science, dietetics, food science, public health, and related areas, course work may be combined with additional courses chosen from General Education, as well as biology, chemistry, health studies, business administration, psychology, sociology, mathematics, agriculture, political science and technology.

A major in Child and Family Studies, with an Area of Concentration in Nutrition and Food Studies, is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Consumers & the Food System

Principles of Food Preparation

Food, Culture and Society

Community Resources-Families

Appalachian Foodways

Food Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berea, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 454 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application for Admission and Scholarship form.

International Personal Essay and Essay Cover Sheet.

Copy of official secondary school records.

Personal Statement of Financial Circumstances.

International Financial Questionnaire (IFQ).

International Financial Recommendation Form.

Two (2) Admission Recommendation forms, at least one of which should be written by a current or former teacher.

Copy of official scores from at least one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year
Out-of-State

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year

Additional Details

No Student Pays Tuition. Who is eligible? Students with strong academic potential and financial need are encouraged to apply.

Living costs

Berea

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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