Nama institusi

University of The Incarnate Word

Alamat kontak untuk informasi internasional

4301 Broadway
SAN ANTONIO 78209

Telepon

+1 210 829 6005

Nama tempat/fakultas

School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, Department of Nutrition

Alamat

4301 Broadway
SAN ANTONIO
Texas
78209

Uraian Tempat

The Nutrition Program at the University of the Incarnate Word integrates the study of biology, chemistry, behavioral sciences, and business into various areas of nutrition, including food preparation, food service, nutrition programming, nutrition education, and nutrition therapy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the employment of dietitians to increase between 18 to 26% through 2014, faster than the average growth for all occupations. This is due to an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improving dietary habits. Graduates of the University of the Incarnate Word Nutrition programs have been primarily placed in positions related to food and nutrition in San Antonio, Texas. The majority of the graduates either obtain placement in a dietetic internship or pursue graduate education after receiving their bachelor’s degree. Graduates of the University of the Incarnate Word Nutrition Program are employed in the following areas: health care, food service management, food industry, community nutrition programs and governmental agencies, private practice, wellness, sales, research, and media communications.

Nomor telepon

+1 210 829 3167

Apakah di lokasi ini tersedia akomodasi?

Ya

Informasi mengenai akomodasi

The philosophy of the Office of Residence life is to give students an opportunity to learn and grow in a living environment that is necessary to foster personal and community development. The residence halls are an excellent place to meet new friends, participate in numerous activities, develop new interests, and learn to live in a community rich in diversity. Living on campus not only provides a place to stay while in school; it also enhances the learning process by encouraging self awareness, teaching social skills, and offering opportunities for individual growth. UIW is a community living style campus that emphasizes the education of the whole person in accordance with the University Mission. There are a number of campus housing options available. The residential hall is offered for first year or upper class students. Each residential hall provides the single, double or triple bedrooms. All students room is equipped with two extra-long twin bunked beds, two desks, two chairs, two sets of built-in drawers and closets, and a built-in sink. Also, each lounge is equipped with a refrigerator, television, and microwave. Most of the residential hall is a substance free and most of the rooms are equipped with one data computer jack per student. All residents in campus housing are required to purchase a meal plan. Each student is set up on a declining balance account. Each time a purchase is made for food using the student ID and the amount purchased is deducted from the balance. This allows a great deal of flexibility, but also requires that students manage their meal plan throughout the semester. The meal plan choices available are $1600 plus tax per semester: 15 meals per week/$400 dining dollars, $125 plus tax per semester: 75 meals per semester/$725 dining dollars and $900 plus tax per semester: 75 meals per semester/$325 dining dollars.