Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)
Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

411 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States Arizona, Phoenix, USA Visit web page

Applied Science (Applied Nutrition and Health), BAS

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree(Transfer) : Applied Science (Applied Nutrition and Health), BAS ECNTRBAS : Full time : 24 Month

Requirements

Academic requirements

First-year students must:

  • Have a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
  • Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.)
  • Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

Conditional admission

ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants to an on-campus program who meet the academic (aptitude) requirements but who are not proficient in English. This offer of conditional admission will give you time to improve your English proficiency before you start classes at ASU. Your conditional admission offer is good for up to three semesters, during which time you must meet one of these requirements to begin your ASU experience.

Competency requirements

International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:

  • Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
  • Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).

Provide evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL 61)

Additional requirements:

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students.

Speciality

STEM-OPT for international students on F-1 visas

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.

The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.

Available online

Transfer only degree

Additional information

Program description

The BAS program with a concentration in applied nutrition and health is specifically designed for students who have earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution and who wish to further their education through a nutrition-focused bachelor's degree program.

Students gain practical knowledge and specialized skills necessary to promote health and wellness through nutrition within communities. Students aspiring to become registered dietitians may customize their experience to prepare for dietetics-focused graduate programs.

Concurrent program options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Global opportunities
Global experience 

Food is at the center of culture. Studying abroad helps students gain a deeper understanding of how food and culture intertwine, and they learn how to communicate nutritional and sanitary standards to a diverse audience.

Students' resumes are enhanced with the heightened communication, cultural competency and critical thinking skills they acquire through study abroad.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in food service management and marketing, nutrition education, nutrition and health communication, community nutrition and public health, and nutrition consulting. With additional education or professional training, graduates may also become credentialed as:

certified dietary managers
registered sanitarians
school food service and nutrition specialists

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