Department of
Nutrition
5 Degree Programs
We have five degree programs to provide our students with a world-class education they can apply to careers as registered dietitians or biomedical researchers, as well as preparation for health profession schools. Additional career paths include pharmaceutical sales reps, food safety inspectors, and more.
2 Accredited Programs
Our ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master of Clinical Nutrition / Dietetic Internship programs prepare students to become Registered Dietitians.
500+ Enrolled Students
Our over 500 enrolled students are training to be the next generation of nutrition professionals who recognize the importance in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
Nutrition Newsletters
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Nutrition News
New nutrition specialist brings food insecurity and nutrition policy expertise to Far West Texas
Stephanie Rogus, Ph.D., hopes to help residents in Far West Texas adopt healthier diets and reduce their risk of chronic disease. Rogus, an expert in nutrition research and education, will provide educational outreach and insights on food security, food policy and nutrition. She will serve the region from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at El Paso. She has a 75% appointment with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, a 25% appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and is an assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Nutrition.
New faculty member brings research on aging to Department of Nutrition
Waylon Hastings ’15, Ph.D., has returned to his alma mater as an assistant professor in Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Nutrition with a mission to develop efficient methods to measure individual differences in aging. Hastings, who began Aug. 1, earned undergraduate degrees in biochemistry, genetics and mathematics, as well as a master’s degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University. He also holds a dual-title doctorate in biobehavioral health and bioethics from Pennsylvania State University.
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