Foodservice Management and Dietetics (MA) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

A degree on lifespan nutrition and wellness, food safety, foodservice system design and organization, purchasing and personnel management, combining classroom learning with research applied to industry problems. It prepares graduates to sit for the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) credentialing exam. Participation online requires a multimedia computer with high-speed internet, audio and a digital video camera.

Faculty: Leonard Davis School of Gerontology | Duration: 32 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Eleven required courses totalling 32 units, including Physiology, Nutrition and Aging; Food History, Culture and Society; Food Production and Food Service Management; Communicating Nutrition and Health; Prevention of Chronic Diseases through Nutrition, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Changes; Food Service and Senior Living; Revenue Management for Senior Living; a field practicum; a research seminar and Research Methods.

Career pathways

Graduates may seek roles in long-term care, hospitals, government and other public and private foodservice operations, as members of the health care team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are considered on academic potential (undergraduate GPA greater than 3.0) and professional potential (experience, references, career goals). Supplemental materials: resume, statement of interest in nutrition and longevity, and two letters of reference; interviews may be required for highest-ranking applicants. Continuous registration is required, with a maximum of two leaves of absence.

Duration: 32 units

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