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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, 120 South Riverside Place, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 ext. 5400. The curriculum meets academic requirements of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) for qualification to apply to a supervised practice program (dietetic internship) for credentialing as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). Completion of the DPD program and dietetic internship leads to eligibility to take the National Registration Exam. Admission to a Dietetic Internship is very competitive and not guaranteed.

Admission Information

To be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetics program, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.20. 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

A grade of "C" (not "C-") or better is required in all coursework that counts toward the degree. Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog for a list of courses that meet General Education curriculum.

Credit
Hours
First Year  
BIOL 1140 Biology for Health Sciences 3
BIOL 1140L Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory 1
CHEM 1215 General Chemistry I for STEM Majors 3
CHEM 1215L General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory 1
COMM 1130 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 1110
-or-
ENGL 1110Y
-or-
ENGL 1110Z
Composition I

Composition I: Stretch II

Enhanced Composition
3
ENGL 1120 Composition II 3
MATH 1220 College Algebra 3
MATH 1350 Introduction to Statistics 3
PSYC 1110 Introduction to Psychology 3
General Education Curriculum: Arts and Design 3
  General Education Curriculum: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
  Subtotal 32
Second Year
BIOL 2210 Human Anatomy and Physiology I  3
BIOL 2210L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1
BIOL 2225 Human Anatomy and Physiology II  3
BIOL 2225L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1
CHEM 1225 General Chemistry II for STEM Majors 3
CHEM 1225L General Chemistry II for STEM Majors Laboratory  1
CHEM **301 Organic Chemistry 3
ENGL 2210 Professional and Technical Communication 3
NUTR 2110 Human Nutrition 3
  General Education Curriculum: Humanities 3
  General Education Curriculum: Second Language 3
Electives 6
  Subtotal 33
Third Year
BIOC *423 Introductory Biochemistry 3
BIOL 2305 Microbiology for Health Sciences 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
Choose from: CJ 323, 327, 344; COMM 2120, 2140.
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
  General Education Curriculum: Humanities 3
  Restricted Multicultural Elective
Choose from: HED 482 or other course related to culture and approved by Nutrition Faculty.
3
Elective 3
  Subtotal 31
Total 124

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 2110 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 301 Nutrition Research and Writing 3
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
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 3.5. 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 1110. Nutrition for Health. (3)



NUTR 2110. Human Nutrition. (3)



NUTR 301. Nutrition Research and Writing. (3)



NUTR 320. Methods in Nutrition Education. (3)



NUTR 321. Management in Dietetics. (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. (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 527. Methods in Nutrition Research. (3)



NUTR 528. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy. (3)



NUTR 535. Seminar in Nutrition. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



NUTR 550. Applied Dietetics Practice. (3, may be repeated once 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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