Nutrition, B.S.

Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and a science GPA of 2.5 to register for 3000 and 4000 level nutrition courses. Any grade below a C is not acceptable toward the degree. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to receive the degree. Core IMPACTS and Field of Study are common to both concentrations. Students who are unable to pass any NUTR courses with a grade of C or better in two attempts shall not be permitted to repeat the course or to enroll in any departmental courses for which the course is the prerequisite.

Degree Requirements

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills A1

MATH 1111 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3 Credit Hours (recommended for the Nutrition Science concentration)

Technology, Mathematics, Sciences

MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours

Field of Courses Related to the Program (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course

NUTR 2100 - Principles of Nutrition 3 Credit Hours

Select ONE of the following sequences

Sequence A

BIOL 2251K - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 2252K - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hours

Sequence B

CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit Hours (recommended for Nutrition Science concentration)

Select ONE of the following options

Option A

BIOL 2260 - Foundations of Microbiology 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2260L - Foundations of Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit Hours

Option B

CHEM 2400 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours

Select ONE of the following options

Option A

CNHP 2010 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare 3 Credit Hours

Option B

One or more of the following classes for a total of 4 credit hours:

BIOL 2251K - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 2500 - Neurobiology and Behavior 2 Credit Hours
BIOL 2800 - Introduction to Molecular Biology 2 Credit Hours
PERS 2001 - Perspectives on Comparative Culture 2 Credit Hours
PERS 2002 - Scientific Perspectives on Global Problems 2 Credit Hours
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I 4 Credit Hours (recommended for Nutrition Science concentration)

Major (60 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (27 Credit Hours)

NUTR 3105 - Normal Nutrition through the Life Cycle 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 3500 - Macronutrient Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 3700 - Micronutrient Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 3810 - Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Values for Health Professionals 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 4200 - Nutrition and Disease 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 4400 - Nutrition Intervention 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 4950 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 4960 - Nutrition and Physical Fitness 3 Credit Hours
CNHP 3000 - Communication/Cultural Diversity 3 Credit Hours

Concentrations (18 Credit Hours)

Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Health and Wellness Coach Certificate

Students majoring in Nutrition are eligible to complete requirements to obtain a Health and Wellness Coach Certificate. To satisfy the requirements for the Health and Wellness Coach Certificate, students must complete the requirements for a B.S. in Nutrition and must pass NUTR 4500-Health Coaching I and NUTR 4550-Health Coaching II. Upon graduation, students will have met all education requirements to sit for the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching exam.

Any 3000-4000 level NUTR course (except NUTR 3100) that is not a required courses is an approved elective.

CHEM 3110 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 4600 - Biochemistry I 5 Credit Hours
BIOL 3240 - Applied Medical Physiology 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 3800 - Molecular Cell Biology 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 3900 - Genetics 3 Credit Hours
NEUR 3000 - Principles of Neuroscience I 4 Credit Hours
NEUR 3001 - Principles of Neuroscience II 4 Credit Hours
NEUR 4250 - Neuroscience of Motivation and Emotion 3 Credit Hours
NEUR 4420 - Hormones and Behavior 4 Credit Hours
Other electives may be used if approved by advisor. 1000 or 2000-level courses will not count as electives in Junior or Senior years.

Nutrition, B.S.

Degree Requirements

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills A1

Technology, Mathematics, Sciences

Field of Courses Related to the Program (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course

Select ONE of the following sequences

Sequence A

Sequence B

Select ONE of the following options

Option A

Option B

Select ONE of the following options

Option A

Option B

Major (60 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Concentrations (18 Credit Hours)

Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours Required: A Minimum of 120 Semester Hours