The Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology prepares students for careers that are dedicated to enrichment of human well-being. Consequently, rewarding career opportunities are available to graduates within professions in private and public settings. Specific areas of study include dietetics or nutrition science, exercise science or health and fitness, hospitality management (lodging and facilities management or restaurant management: farm-to-table options), and sustainable food systems. Students interested in teaching can pursue programs in health enhancement K-12 (health and physical education).
Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology offers master's degrees with options in exercise and nutrition sciences, including exercise physiology and nutrition and sport and coaching sciences; and sustainable food systems. The department also offers a doctorate in exercise and nutrition sciences. See the graduate catalog for additional information.
In addition to the career options, the department also offers recreational activity courses with an academic component for university credit. Physical activity courses under the ACT designated rubric are offered as an educational opportunity and as a service to the general student population. User fees vary depending on the activity. Each student enrolling in an activity course will be asked to sign an activity course waiver and release form.
Food and Nutrition
- Dietetics
- Nutrition Science
Health Enhancement K-12
Hospitality Management
Kinesiology
- Exercise Science
- Health and Fitness
Sustainable Foods & Bioenergy Systems
Exercise & Nutrition Sciences master's and doctorate programs
Sustainable Food Systems
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For information on undergraduate curricula, please contact the EHHD Advising Office at ehhdadvising@montana.edu or call (406) 994-4001.