Dietetics programs prepare students to function in governmental agencies, industry, and in health care facilities as administrative and clinical dieticians, and as food service and dietary consultants. They also prepare students for graduate and professional schools, for careers in the food and food supplement industries, and for technical positions in nutritional research. Some students are successful in being accepted to dental and medical schools upon graduation from these programs.

Nutritional Science with two specializations (BS degree): University of Arizona.

Dietetics: ASU East.

Human Nutrition: ASU East.

Food and Nutrition: ASU East.

Food and Nutrition (AA degree): Mesa Community College in the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Dietary Manager Certificate: Family & Consumer Sciences Department at Western Arizona College in the Division of Human Services.

Foods and Nutrition AA degree: Glendale Community College.

Dietetic Technology Consortium Program: Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC).

Food and Nutrition Certificate Program: Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC).

Dietary Manager (certificate): Central Arizona College.

Food Service Management (certificate): Central Arizona College.

WIC Nutrition Assessment (certificate): Central Arizona College.

Hotel and Restaurant Management: School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University.

International Hospitality Management: School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University.

Hotel Restaurant Management with the restaurant emphasis (AAS), Central Arizona College.

Restaurant Management Certificate: Central Arizona College.

Hospitality AA-2+2 Program with NAUs HRM Department: Family & Consumer Sciences Department at Western Arizona College in the Division of Human Services.

Hospitality/tourism: Pima Community College

Hospitality program: Estrella Mountain Community College (Maricopa county)

Hospitality Management program offered at Scottsdale Community College.

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management program and Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management program: Scottsdale Culinary Institute, a for profit institution.

Food Service Administration program: Phoenix College (in Maricopa County).

Hotel + Motel and Restaurant Management: Mundus Institute in Phoenix, a for profit institution. Must select the program strongest in restaurant management.

Culinary arts curriculums focus on teaching fundamental cooking, baking, and/or pastry skills to gain employment in bakeries, restaurants, and other catering or institutional settings.

Culinary Arts Program Art of Cooking and Baking and Pastry: The Art Institute of Phoenix.

Cook Level 1 (Certificate Program): Central Arizona College.

Cook Level 2 - Culinary Apprenticeship Program: Central Arizona College

Culinary Arts Certificate: Family & Consumer Sciences Department at Western Arizona College in the Division of Human Services.

Culinary Arts AAS Degree and Certificate; Scottsdale Community College.

Culinary Arts Certificate and Degree program: Pima Community College in Tucson AZ.

Culinary Arts Program: Central Arizona College.

Scottsdale Culinary Institute offers a variety of culinary programs.

Culinary Studies AAS program: Estrella Mountain Community College (Maricopa County).

9-Month diploma program: Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale.

4 chef programs: Cochise Community College.

Culinary Studies program: Phoenix College.

Family studies programs provide an excellent liberal arts education, as well as pre-professional training for those interested in human services, social policy, community and public health, counseling, social work, medicine, gerontology, and criminal justice/law. Students not only study the historical, theoretical, and academic frameworks used to explain human development and family behavior, but also acquire practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in their daily lives and occupations.

Family Studies (FAS) BS major: Department of Family and Human Development at Arizona State University.

Family Studies and Human Development (FSHD) BS major: Department of Family Studies and Human Development at the University of Arizona in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) major: Division of Undergraduate Academic Services at Arizona State University in which Family Studies/Child Development is the major component of the program of study.

Family and Consumer Sciences AA degree: Family & Consumer Sciences Department at Western Arizona College in the Division of Human Services.

Family and Consumer Science major: Mesa Community College in the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Child and Family Studies major: Mesa Community College in the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science degree: Eastern Arizona in Social Sciences Division.

Child and Family Studies certificate program: Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Interior Design programs focus on teaching those skills necessary to create environments (residential/home, business, commercial, as well as those in hospitals and other health care centers) that contribute to the overall well-being of individuals. These curriculums require knowledge and understanding of human needs and desires, architecture, furnishings, and textiles.

Interior Design Program: The Art Institute of Phoenix.

Associate and Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design: The Art Center Design College – 2525 N. Country Club Road, Tucson AZ (520-325-0123)

Interior Design Program: Mesa Community College in Design, Family and Consumer Sciences

Interior Design (Associate of Applied Science Degree for Direct Employment): Pima Community College.

Interior Design (BS degree): Arizona State University.

Interior Architecture and Design program: Academy of Arts College at Phoenix College.

Interior Design AAS degree: Scottsdale Community College.

Interior Design (AA degree): Glendale Community College.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACS) major (BS degree): Family Studies and Human Development Division within the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona.

Dietetic Education: Central Arizona College.

[Note: Webber Trusts do NOT fund students to study elementary education programs.]

Child Development (CDE) major: Department of Family and Human Development at Arizona State University.

Early Childhood programs: Central Arizona College Family Child Care (AAS and certificate programs) Infant-Toddler (AAS and certificate programs) Management (AAS and certificate programs) Preschool (AAS and certificate programs) School-Age (AAS and certificate programs)

Early Childhood Education and Child Development Associate Degrees: Pima Community College.

Early Childhood Care Program: Cochise Community College.

Early Childhood Development (Associate of Applied Science Degree): Eastern Arizona College.

Early Childhood Teaching AAS degree and two certificates: Early Childhood and Lead Teacher), Child and Family Studies Department at Glendale Community College.

Early Childhood Development AAS and Certificate: Scottsdale Community College within the Social Sciences Department.

Infant/Toddler Development Certificate: Scottsdale Community College within the Social Sciences Department.

Early Childhood Education: Dine College in Tsaile, AZ.

Textiles curriculums tend to focus on understanding terminology related to textiles (fibers, yarns, fabrics, and products) and the performance of fabric during end use to assist consumers, retail merchandisers, corporate buyers, and interior designers in selecting appropriate fabrics and textile products for the end use application.

Textiles and Clothing program: Mesa Community College in Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Textiles and Clothing classes: Glendale Community College.

Apparel Merchandising: Mesa Community College in the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Fashion Merchandising: Westwood College of Technology is a Bachelor degree program offered on-line.

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