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Department of Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences
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B.S. Culinary and Community Nutrition
Promote Healthy Living Through Food
Turn your passion for food into a career that improves lives. Lehman College’s Culinary and Community Nutrition B.S. prepares you to become a nutrition expert ready for careers in community nutrition, public health, and nutrition-focused food service.
Learn how food science, culture, and nutrition work together to support health. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the skills to design meals and nutrition programs that support diverse lifestyles, health conditions, and communities.
Student Spotlight

"My HSA classes have significantly impacted my life and career. I continue implementing lessons from Professor Harrison’s HR-centric course, revolutionizing my outlook at work. These classes have given me the information I need to run my laboratory effectively, promoting personal and professional development."
-Debra Rozier, B.S. Health Services Administration

“The Health Services Administration degree and department have been instrumental in shaping both my personal and professional growth. Through a well-rounded curriculum and supportive faculty that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, I have gained a deep understanding of healthcare systems, and leadership strategies. ”
- Patience Pokuah, B.S. Health Services Administration

Learn by Doing in Our Industrial Culinary Lab
Gain hands-on experience planning and preparing nutritious meals in Lehman’s state-of-the-art industrial culinary lab. Explore food from cultural, scientific, and nutritional perspectives while learning how to design meals that support health and wellness.
View Program Requirements and CoursesJoin a Growing Career Field
Prepare for a variety of careers in nutrition and food service. Graduates are eligible to become a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) and pursue roles across healthcare, community programs, and food service organizations.
Career paths include:
- Community Nutrition Educator
- Dietary Manager
- Nutrition Program Coordinator
- Public Health Nutrition Assistant
- Food Service Manager
- School Nutrition Program Manager
- Wellness Program Coordinator
- Culinary Nutritionist Educator
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