About our Nutrition Minor

Our Nutrition Minor is designed for students who desire a more in-depth study of nutrition. We provide you with foundational knowledge in nutritional sciences through hands-on experience. With a multidisciplinary perspective, students examine the interplay of food and nutrition on human behavior, business, culture, and the environment. 

Why Minor is Nutrition at CWU?

A minor in nutrition will benefit you in academics and possible careers, but also personally. Our program can improve your personal nutrition, health, and lifestyle through the skills you’ll learn. You’ll be able to apply those skills to your main area of study and become an informed consumer all in one minor.  Many majors pair well with this minor including:

• Exercise Science 
• Family Studies 
• Physical and Health Education 
• Public Health 

Program Highlights

Where is this program offered?

Ellensburg

How much does this program cost?

Find out how much this program costs through the registrar

Degree Information

Courses in this minor may also be used to satisfy requirements in other major programs.  This minor may also be of interest to students in pre-professional programs including pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, and pre-physical therapy. 
If you are interested in continuing your education in a health-related field, find more information about Health Careers

For information regarding admission requirements, required and elective courses, please reference the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog.    

Contact Information

Dr. Kelly Pritchett
Office 302-I Extension: x2786
kelly.pritchett@cwu.edu