FOOD SCIENCE,
DIETETICS AND
NUTRITION CAREER
PATHWAY
Students pursuing the Food Science,
Dietetics, and Nutrition Career Pathway
will learn about industry awareness; food
safety and sanitation; workforce and
organizational management; food, fitness,
and wellness; nutritional requirements and
processes; food chemistry and technology;
research, product development, and
evaluation; and marketing and public
relations. Our program incorporates
numerous food lab experiences. Upon
completion of the career pathway
requirements,
students
will
have
employable and marketable skills for
entry-level positions in the food industry.
Students have the opportunity to obtain a
Safe Food Handler Card as part of the
pathway.
Further
post-secondary
education is highly recommended.
Careers in this pathway include:

Dietition or Nutritionist

Chef or Baker

Research and Development

Food Scientist or Biochemist

Evaluation or Sensory Scientist
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
(All courses require a grade of “C” or better)
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Students selecting this career pathway
should be interested in working in any
of the numerous and exciting areas of
the food industry. Opportunities to
gain experience in the food lab and
develop the skills necessary to work in
the food industry are an integral part of
the program. Students successfully
completing the program requirements
will acquire an understanding of food
production, processing, preparation,
evaluation, proper storage, and use.
Students will develop
the skills needed for
entry-level employment.
Additionally, students
will compose a work-ready portfolio,
including a cover letter, resume, letters
of recommendation, and certificates of
achievement/recognition.
Students
gain real-life experience interviewing
for a job and must participate in a 20
hour internship at a local restaurant,
food service facility, or food processor.
Level 1: At least 10 credits
 Life Management
 Biology 1
 Animal Science
Level 2: At least 20 credits
 Nutritional Science
 Biology 2
 Chemistry
 Culinary Arts ROP
 Work Experience
Experiential Learning:
At least 20 hours
 Projects require prior approval from
instructor and instructor grade
upon completion.
 Complete the work ready certification
program; including a final interview
with a community business member.
PROGRAM APPLICATION
Students who successfully complete the
program requirements are invited to a
luncheon in which they are presented with
a certificate of achievement. Graduating
seniors are presented with a YCHS Career
Pathway cord.
 Please use the Application on the
back of this pamphlet to apply for
your certificate of completion and
CTE cord.
CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The state of California has adopted the
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
standards, which outline fifteen career
pathways for students to explore. Career
pathways answer the question “Why do I
have to learn this?” because students have
the opportunity to engage in relevant, realworld learning and accelerate their career
development. Career pathways prepare
students for both college and the workworld because completion of a pathway
will ensure that the student has mastered
knowledge and skills needed for lasting
success in the modern economy.
Yuba City Unified School District is
leading the way by offering students the
opportunity to participate in our Career
Pathway programs.
Our approach is
grounded in its relevancy and rigor. By
combining
a
college
preparatory
curriculum with an exceptional career and
technical education, our career pathways
lead to real-world success for our students
and to a world-class labor force for our
community and state.
APPLICATION FOR FOOD
SCIENCE, DIETETICS AND
NUTRITION CAREER
PATHWAY CHORD
--------------------------------------------DATE:
Gr:
FOOD SCIENCE,
DIETETICS AND
NUTRITION CAREER
PATHWAY
NAME:
Course(s) taken
Fall
Grade
Spring
Grade
Experiential Learning (describe):
MUST ATTACH A TRANSCRIPT
Instructor’s signature
date
CTE administrator’s signature
date
Pathways to the Future
Yuba City
High School
850 B Street
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-674-4900