Nutrition and Food Science B.S. (Emphasis in Community Nutrition)
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Survey of Accounting | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Introductory Food Science | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | ||
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
Nutrition and Food Science Core | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Professional Practice Strategies | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Meal Management | ||
| Metabolic Nutrition | ||
Community Nutrition Emphasis | ||
| Applied Nutrition Therapy | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition and Food Science Senior Seminar | ||
| Cultural Foods | ||
| Introduction to Community and Public Health | ||
| Research Methods and Evaluation in Health Education and Promotion | ||
Select 9 credit hours from the following Guided Electives: | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| International Studies Abroad in Health and Kinesiology | ||
| Sustainable Foods | ||
| Directed Individual Study | ||
| Chronic Diseases: A Modern Epidemic | ||
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | ||
| Modifying Health Behaviors | ||
| Global Maternal and Child Health | ||
| Health Aspects of Aging | ||
| Promotional Strategies for Health Programs | ||
Elective | ||
Select 3 credit hours of Electives | ||
Foreign Language Requirement or “Significant International Content” Course | ||
Select one Foreign Language Requirement or “Significant International Content” course | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Honors in Nutrition and Food Science
To graduate with Honors in Nutrition and Food Science a student must:
- Be admitted to the University Honors Program;
- Successfully complete at least three credit hours of Honors Research Seminar (HONS 4610) over three semesters
- Successfully complete and present an Honors Thesis or Capstone Project;
- Be in good standing in the University Honors Program at the time of graduation
Program Admission Criteria
- 2.0 GPA for Community Nutrition and Food Science/Food Service Administration Emphases.
Program Progression Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in Area F and within the major including non-major requirements.
- Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course prior to registering for an advanced course.
Advisement
For questions regarding specific undergraduate program requirements, please contact the Waters College of Health Professions Student Success Center.