Nutrition Minor

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About the Program

The minor in nutrition is designed to complement a major chosen by a student and/or for individuals who wish to establish a basic understanding of nutrition.

The Nutrition Minor will not meet educational requirements for qualification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). A major in nutrition from an accredited institution, an approved internship, and passing a national exam are all requirements to obtain the RDN credential.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 18 semester hours is required to complete the minor.
A letter grade of at least “C-” must be attained in each of the courses in the Nutrition Minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses: 9 credits

NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3040 - Nutrition Concepts and Controversies Credits: 3
NUT 3050 - Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 9 credits

Select 9 credits of courses with the NUT prefix.

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	9 credits
Elective Courses	9 credits
Total for the Nutrition Minor	18 credits