Culinary & Community Nutrition

The Culinary and Community Nutrition major prepares graduates to work in culinary nutrition education and in nutrition-oriented food service facilities. Graduates of this major are eligible to become certified dietary managers (CDM) via the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (AFNP).

Program Overview
Lehman College of the City University of New York now offers a Bachelor of Science in Culinary and Community Nutrition. This program is non- accredited and is not a pathway to become a registered dietitian. The Culinary and Community Nutrition program provides a unique experience for students interested in the culinary and food services aspects of nutrition and provides a pathway for students who do not want to become a registered dietitian.

Admission Information
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for Culinary and Community Nutrition major. This GPA must be maintained. If it is not maintained, students will be placed on academic probation for one semester after which time, if the GPA requirement is not met, students dropped from the Culinary and Community Nutrition program.