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Nov 22, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nutrition Science Major, B.S.
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About the Program
Students who attain a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nutrition Science will be prepared for graduate level nutrition/food science study or professional health programs (e.g. physician assistant, medical doctor, physical therapy).
Students must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all courses required for the major in order to progress through the program. Courses with grades less than “C-” will need to be repeated in order for the student to take any other courses for which the first course is a prerequisite. All general requirements of the University for a Bachelor of Science degree must be met prior to graduation. In addition, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the HNS major.
Student Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytical abilities to identify and solve problems in the nutrition sciences.
- Critique and effectively communicate nutrition information.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and interrelationships of nutrients and food in human health, disease prevention, and disease states.
- Integrate the biological, behavioral, socioeconomic and environmental factors related to food and nutrient intakes and needs across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate effective and professional technical and scientific communication skills using current technologies.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- 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.
- A minor is not required for this program.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
- Recommended: It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement by taking NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition , which is an elective course for the Nutrition Science major and a course that meets the Multicultural Requirement.
Required Courses: 86 credits
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Select One of the Following:
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirement |
33 credits |
| Multicultural Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Major Requirement |
86 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
0-10 credits |
| Total for the Nutrition Science Major, B.S. |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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