Nutrition Minor

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The minor in nutrition is designed to complement a major chosen by a student and/or for individuals who wish to establish self-improvement programs by gaining a basic understanding of nutritional studies. A minimum of 18 semester hours is required to complete the minor. A letter grade of at least “C” must be attained in each of the courses in the Nutrition Minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

The Nutrition Minor will not meet educational requirements for qualification as a Registered Dietitian (R.D.). A major in nutrition from an accredited institution, an approved internship, and passing a national exam are all requirements to obtain the R.D. credential.

Required Courses:

NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3040 - Nutrition Concepts and Controversies Credits: 3
NUT 3050 - Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition Credits: 3

Elective Courses: Select 9 credits from the following:

NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3 **
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
HTE 3643 - Healthy Cooking Credits: 3

Total for minor: 18

Note

** This course satisfies the Multicultural requirement.