Nutrition and Dietetics Major, B.S.

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. To be awarded a degree, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher in the major.

For students interested in completing the Nutrition and Dietetics 3+2 Program (which allows students to complete a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in as little as 5 years), please contact the Department of Nutrition at nutrition@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0990.

General Studies Course Requirements

Written Communication (6 credits required):

(See catalog for course options.)

Oral Communication (3 credits required):

(Course chosen by student)

Quantitative Literacy (4 credits required):

MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4

Arts and Humanities (6 credits required):

(Courses chosen by student)**

Historical (3 credits required):

(Course chosen by student)**

Natural and Physical Science (6 credits required for graduation; 9 credits required by major):

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHE 1100 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 1150 - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits required):

PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
(Course chosen by student)**

Total General Studies Hours for Major: 37

Required Courses:

BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 2320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHE 2100 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 2150 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
HCM 3150 - Health Care Organization and Management Credits: 3
NUT 1800 - Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: 1
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3150 - Advanced Nutrition - Macronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3160 - Advanced Nutrition - Micronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3
or
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3500 - Food Safety Credits: 3
NUT 3700 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: 3
NUT 4200 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Majors Credits: 3
NUT 4210 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 4300 - Management in Dietetics Credits: 3
NUT 4720 - Nutrition Capstone Credits: 3
NUT 4800 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credits: 4
RST 1200 - Basic Cooking Skills Credits: 3

Total hours for major: 57

Note:

* This course satisfies the Multicultural requirement and is also a required course for this major.

** One of these courses must satisfy the Global Diversity requirement.

Curriculum Summary:

General Studies	37
Major	57
Unrestricted Electives	26
Total credits for B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics	120