Our Mission & Vision
Our graduates work as college and university faculty, federal, state, local nutritionists/dietitians/researchers, media professionals, and with private corporations, or private consultants.
Mission:
In keeping with the University’s mission, the mission of the Department of Nutritional Sciences is to advance the understanding of the role of nutrition in human health and disease, and to train undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to become global leaders in the field of nutrition, conduct innovative research, and develop evidence-based approaches to promoting health and preventing disease. In addition, the Department is committed to serving communities experiencing nutrition-related-health disparities and inequity, engaging in outreach activities to promote public understanding of the importance of nutrition for health, providing compassionate nutrition care to individuals and groups in the community, using an interprofessional approach, and contributing to solutions for nutrition-related conditions and diseases.
Vision:
The vision of the Department of Nutritional Sciences is to deliver state-of-the-art programs based on cutting edge, artificial intelligence-driven research in personalized nutrition that leads to innovative nutrition-related solutions to chronic diseases and leadership in the global community. To become the premiere choice for underserved students from diverse backgrounds seeking quality undergraduate and graduate education. Faculty with vast expertise and active engagement in nutrition-related research, bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. Our students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, fostering an inclusive environment of innovation and discovery. Through the purposeful curriculum, students will receive targeted exposure in emerging fields in nutrition and be uniquely prepared to improve outcomes in populations from diverse backgrounds adversely affected by various social determinants of health. Students will leave Howard University as highly competent professionals and change agents, positioned to make significant impact in the field of nutritional sciences locally and globally.