Human Nutrition – Dietetics Major, B.S.

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A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

General Studies Course Requirements

Written Communication (6 credits required):

(See catalog for course options.)

Oral Communication (3 credits required):

(Course chosen by student)

Quantitative Literacy (4 credits required):

MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4

Arts and Humanities (6 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student)**

Historical (3 credits required):

(Course chosen by student)**

Natural and Physical Science (6 credits required for graduation; 9 credits required by major):

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHE 1100 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 1150 - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1

Social and Behavioral Sciences I (3 credits required):

SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences II (3 credits required):

ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

Total General Studies Hours for Major: 37

Required Courses:

BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 2320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHE 2100 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 5
HCM 3010 - Health Care Organization Credits: 3
HCM 3020 - Management Principles in Health Care Credits: 3
HTE 1533 - Food Fundamentals Credits: 3
HTE 1603 - Food Science Credits: 3
HTE 2613 - Food Production and Service I Credits: 3
HTE 3603 - Labor and Product Control Credits: 3
NUT 1040 - Introduction to Professions in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: 1
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3140 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3290 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Majors Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3 *
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
NUT 3500 - Food Safety Credits: 3
NUT 3700 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: 3
NUT 4100 - Advanced Human Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 4210 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 4700 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: 3
NUT 4720 - Pre-Professional Seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: 1-3
NUT 4750 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: 3

Total hour for major: 68

Note:

* This course satisfies the Multicultural requirement and is also a required course for this major.

** One of these courses must satisfy the Global Diversity requirement.

Recommended General Electives:

A minimum of 15 additional semester hours of unrestricted elective credits are required to complete the degree; courses from the following list are recommended:

HPS 1640 - Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs Credits: 2
HTE 3623 - Food Production and Service II Credits: 3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3

Recommended general electives requiring prerequisite coursework that are not included in the Core or in the Required Prerequisites:

BIO 3340 - Endocrinology Credits: 3
BIO 3350 - Immunology Credits: 3
HPS 3340 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
HCM 4030 - Financial Management in Health Care Credits: 3

Curriculum Summary:

General Studies	37
Major	68
Unrestricted Electives	15
Total credits for B.S. in Human Nutrition - Dietetics	120