California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Programme overview

The Nutrition minor is offered as a complementary course sequence for undergraduates at Cal Poly Pomona. It is intended for students in hospitality management, nutrition, food science and technology, or other STEM-related majors who want to broaden their knowledge of nutrition alongside their primary degree.

What you'll study

Coursework ties nutrition topics to food science and related areas. The minor is presented alongside other allied minors (Culinology, Food Safety, Food Science & Technology, Plant-Based Food & Nutrition) so students can combine culinary, processing and safety perspectives with nutrition study. For detailed course listings, students are directed to consult the University Catalog.

Entry requirements

Specific entry rules are set in the University Catalog; students should select the most recent catalog edition for current prerequisites and enrollment procedures.

Career prospects

The minor is designed to enhance employability for students pursuing careers where nutrition knowledge complements their major—examples include roles in food product development, hospitality and foodservice, food safety and industry positions that value combined food science and nutrition expertise.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial support information is not detailed on the minor page; interested students should review university scholarship resources and departmental funding opportunities listed elsewhere in the catalog and campus financial aid sites.