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Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)

The curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Place, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 ext. 5400. The curriculum meets academic requirements of the Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD) for qualification as a registered dietitian (RD). After graduation, students who wish to become registered dietitians need to complete a supervised practice program, such as a Dietetic Internship program. This leads to eligibility to take the National Registration Exam. Admission to a Dietetic Internship is very competitive and not guaranteed.

To be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetics program, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. For other admission requirements see the Nutrition and Dietetics program Web site. Contact the Nutrition program for the most current information.


Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Requirements

Credit
Hours
First Year  
BIOL 123 Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors 3
BIOL 124L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Lab 1
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 123L General Chemistry I Lab 1
CJ 130 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 113)
Accelerated Composition 
(or Composition II; 
or Enhanced Composition)
3
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
MATH 121 College Algebra 3
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
  Social and Behavioral Science Course* 3
  Fine Arts Course* 3
  Subtotal 32
Second Year
BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences 3
BIOL 247L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 1
BIOL 238 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences 3
BIOL 248L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II 1
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 124L General Chemistry II Lab 1
CHEM **301 Organic Chemistry 3
ENGL 219 Technical and Professional Writing 3
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
  Electives 6
  Humanities Course* 3
  Second Language Course* 3
  Subtotal 33
Third Year
BIOC *423 Introductory Biochemistry 3
BIOL 239 Microbiology for Health Sciences and Non-Majors 4
CHEM **302 Organic Chemistry 3
CJ 314 Intercultural Communication 3
NUTR 320 Methods in Nutrition Education 3
NUTR 321 Management in Dietetics 3
NUTR 344 Energy Nutrients in Human Nutrition 3
NUTR 345 Vitamins and Minerals in Human Nutrition 3
  Restricted Communication Elective+ 3
Subtotal 28
Fourth Year  
NUTR 330L Principles of Food Science 4
NUTR 406 Introduction to Public Health Nutrition 3
NUTR *424 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3
NUTR 427 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3
NUTR 428 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3
NUTR 445 Applied Nutrition and Exercise 3
PEP 326L Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology 3
  Humanities Course* 3
  Elective 3
  Restricted Multicultural Elective+ 3
  Subtotal 31
Total 124


A grade of "C" (not "C-") or better is required in all coursework that counts toward the degree.

* Course chosen from Core Curriculum list
+ Restricted Elective List

  Multicultural Focus 
Choose one:
HED 482 Social Determinants and Multicultural Health
  or other course related to culture and approved by Nutrition Faculty
  Communication Focus 
Choose one:
CJ 221 Interpersonal Communication
CJ 225 Small Group Communication
CJ 323 Nonverbal Communication
CJ 327 Persuasive Communication
CJ 344 Interviewing

Minor in Nutrition

Requirements

Grades of "C" or better are required in all Nutrition courses used to meet the Nutrition minor requirement. 

Credit
Hours
Required Courses
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
NUTR 320 Methods in Nutrition Education 3
NUTR *424 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3
Subtotal 9
Elective Courses (choose from):
NUTR 321 Management in Dietetics 3
NUTR 344 Energy Nutrients in Human Nutrition 3
NUTR 345 Vitamins and Minerals in Human Nutrition 3
NUTR 406 Introduction to Public Health Nutrition 3
NUTR 445 Applied Nutrition and Exercise 3
Subtotal 9
Total 18

Departmental Honors

The Departmental Honors program is open to outstanding Nutrition and Dietetics majors who have an overall GPA of at least 3.20. Students must seek advisement from a faculty member willing to serve as mentor for the honors courses and research. An Honors thesis is written during the student’s final semester. Required courses are NUTR 497, 498, and 499. These courses are in addition to those required for the major.


Courses

NUTR 120. Nutrition for Health. (3)



NUTR 244. Human Nutrition. (3)



NUTR 320. Methods in Nutrition Education. (3)



NUTR 321. Management in Dietetics [Management in Dietetics I]. (3)



NUTR 330L. Principles of Food Science. (4)



NUTR 344. Energy Nutrients in Human Nutrition. (3)



NUTR 345. Vitamins and Minerals in Human Nutrition. (3)



NUTR 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



NUTR 406. Introduction to Public Health Nutrition [Community Nutrition]. (3)



NUTR *424. Nutrition in the Life Cycle. (3)



NUTR 427. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. (3)



NUTR 428. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. (3)



NUTR 445. Applied Nutrition and Exercise. (3)



NUTR 493. Topics. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



NUTR 495. Field Experience. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



NUTR 497. Reading and Research in Honors I. (2)



NUTR 498. Reading and Research in Honors II. (2)



NUTR 499. Honors Thesis. (2)



NUTR 526. Nutrition Assessment. (3)



NUTR 528. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy. (3)



NUTR 530. Phytochemicals in Health and Human Performance. (3)



NUTR 535. Seminar in Nutrition. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



NUTR 550. Applied Dietetics Practice. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



NUTR 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



NUTR 593. Topics. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



NUTR 595. Advanced Field Experience. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



NUTR 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



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