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Nutrition and dietetics

The study of food, nutrition and dietetics involves the application of science, blended with behavioral sciences, integrating management strategies, along with a solid foundation in liberal studies. Our goal is to provide a distinctive program of study in all areas of nutrition and dietetics within the liberal arts setting. Students may choose to major in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food and Nutrition with a concentration in business or wellness.

Food and nutrition major

(51-58 hours)
Student complete core hours and select from one of two concentrations: food and nutrition in business or food and nutrition in wellness. Both of these concentration areas combine coursework emphasizing the foundations of food and nutritional sciences with the physical and biological sciences necessary for professional employment.

Core courses: (20 hours)
NTR 105 Introduction to Foods (3)
NTR 210 Food Science (4)
NTR 225 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
NTR 325 Lifecycle Nutrition (3)
NTR 351 Research in Foods and Nutrition (3)
MGT 354 Principles of Management (3)

Business concentration (31 hours)
There is considerable demand in the global food industry for knowledgeable and competent persons who understand food and nutrition, which is the focus of the food in business concentration. Opportunities include managing food service organizations, food production, food product development and marketing, culinary arts and food sales. A variety of business courses are included in this major and a hands-on practice internship is required as part of the curriculum.

COM 120 Communication for the Common Good (3) satisfies Speaking and Listening competency
MED 240 Media and Culture (3) satisfies Understanding Self and Society competency
MED 225 Writing for the Media (3)
ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECN 142 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
MGT 364 Human Resource Management (3)
MKT 356 Principles of Marketing (3)
MKT 358 Consumer Behavior (3)
NTR 310 Foodservice Systems Management (4)
NTR 385 Internship (3)

Wellness concentration (35 hours)
Health promotion and disease prevention for the general public is the main concern of the wellness concentration. In addition to academic preparation in food and nutrition, the student studies fitness, exercise and wellness concepts for the general public. Opportunities include the fitness industry, corporate wellness programs, resorts and spas, community health settings and public health settings. A hands-on practice internship is required as part of the curriculum.

BIO 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4) satisfies Scientific Inquiry competency
COM 195 Interpersonal Communication (3)
   or COM 120 Communication for the Common Good (3) satisfies Speaking and Listening competency
HFS 220 Personal and Community Health Concerns (3) satisfies Living Well competency
HFS 255 Competitive Strength Training & Exercise (2)
    or HFS 266 Personal Wellness & Exercise (2)
HFS 225 Commercial Recreation (3)
HFS 310 Kinesiology (3)
   or HFS 321 Applied Exercise Physiology (3)
NTR 240 Physical & Nutrition Assessment (2)
NTR 250 Nutrition Education & Communication (3)
NTR 236 Sports Nutrition (3)
NTR 335 Public Health Nutrition and Policy (3)
NTR 385 Internship (3)
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3) satisfies Understanding Self and Society competency

Nutrition and dietetics major

(82 hours)
NTR 101 Introduction to Dietetics Profession (1)
NTR 105 Introduction to Foods (3) satisfies Living Well competency
NTR 210 Food Science (4)
NTR 225 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
NTR 235 Consumer and Cultural Foods (2)
NTR 236 Sports Nutrition (2)
NTR 250 Nutrition Education and Communication (3) satisfies Speaking and Listening Competency
NTR 305 Quantity Food Production (4)
NTR 310 Food Service Systems Management (4)
NTR 325 Lifecycle Nutrition (3)
NTR 335 Public Health Nutrition and Policy (2)
NTR 340 Human Pathophysiology (3)
NTR 370 Advanced Clinical Skills (2)
NTR 375 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (4)
NTR 376 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (4)
BIO 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4) satisfies Critical Analysis competency
BIO 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4)
BIO 301 Microbiology (4)
CEM 121 General Inorganic Chemistry 1 (5) satisfies Scientific Inquiry Competency
CEM 122 General Inorganic Chemistry 2 (5)
CMP 110 College English (3)
or CMP 120 Advanced College English (3)
MGT 364 Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 354 Principles of Management (3)
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3) satisfies Understanding Self and Society competency
PSY 284 General Statistics (3) satisfies Critical Analysis competency

July 2024