An A.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Nassau Community College prepares students for careers in Nutrition Education and Dietetics. Specialized courses provide students with a wide range of knowledge in the industry. Students are exposed to current culinary laboratory and food production methods. In addition, on-the-job training is provided through a cooperative work experience program conducted with local industry professionals. 

A fully equipped laboratory features all the facilities necessary for students to prepare and serve meals. Computer Labs are used to assist the students in teaching the Hotel Front Office course, the Food and Beverage Operations course and the Food and Beverage Merchandising course. A state of the art dietary analysis program prepares students for healthcare facilities.