Degree Requirements
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics
120 semester credits required for graduation
University Requirements in Integrative Studies
Total Credits: 20
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| IAH – Arts & Humanities IAH 201-210 (choice) | 4 |
| IAH – Arts & Humanities IAH 211-241 (choice) | 4 |
| ISS – Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences ISS 200-level | 4 |
| ISS – Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences ISS 300 level | 4 |
| ISB* – Biological Sciences (alternate track required) | (3) |
| ISP* – Physical Sciences (alternate track required) | (3) |
| ISB/ISP* – Biological or Physical Sciences Laboratory (alternate track required) | (2) |
| Tier I Writing WRA 101, Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
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Tier II Writing requirement completed in major by HNF 300 and HNF 471 and HNF 472 |
*Students who are enrolled in the dietetics major complete an alternative track to Integrative Studies in the Biological and Physical Sciences that consists of the following courses: Physiology 250/Biochemistry 200; Chemistry 141, 143, 161. The completion of CEM 161 and CEM 143 satisfies the laboratory requirement.
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Requirements
Total Credits: 3
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| EC 201 – Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 202 – Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
College math requirement met in the major with MTH 103 or 116 (or higher) PLUS STT 200 or 201.
Total Credits: 83-84
Supporting Discipline Courses
Total Credits: 39-40
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ANTR 350 – Human Gross Anatomy for Pre-Health Professionals | 3 |
| BMB 200 – Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 |
| CEM 141 – General Chemistry | 4 |
| CEM 143 – Survey of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CEM 161 – Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| FSC 342 – Food Safety and HACCP | 3 |
| MGT 325 – Management Skills and Processes | 3 |
| PSL 250 – Introductory Physiology | 4 |
| PSY 101– Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| MTH 103 – College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 116 – College Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |
| Higher Level Math | 3+ |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| STT 200 – Statistical Methods | 3 |
| STT 201 – Statistical Methods with Lab | 4 |
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Professional Courses
Total Credits: 42
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| HNF 150 – Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HNF 300 – Experimental Approaches to Foods | 4 |
| HNF 320 – Professional Practice of Dietetics and Nutrition | 3 |
| HNF 350 – Advanced Biochemical Nutritrion | 4 |
| HNF 377 – Applied Community Nutrition | 3 |
| HNF 377L- Applied Community Nutrition | 1 |
| HNF 406 – Global Foods and Culture | 3 |
| HNF 440 – Foodservice Operations | 3 |
| HNF 444 – Business of Nutrition Services | 3 |
| HNF 445 – Foodservice Management Practicum | 2 |
| HNF 446 - Applied Culinary Nutrition | 2 |
| HNF 453 – Nutrition and Human Development | 3 |
| HNF 471 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | 4 |
| HNF 472 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 | 4 |
Total Credits: 15 - 16