Nutrition Science Major, B.S.

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Department of Nutrition

College of Health and Human Sciences

Available Program Format(s): In-Person

About the Program

Students who attain a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nutrition Science will be prepared for graduate level nutrition/food science study or professional health programs (e.g. physician assistant, medical doctor, physical therapy).

Students must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all courses required for the major in order to progress through the program. Courses with grades less than “C-” will need to be repeated in order for the student to take any other courses for which the first course is a prerequisite. All general requirements of the University for a Bachelor of Science degree must be met prior to graduation. In addition, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nutrition Science.

Student Outcomes

Demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytical abilities to identify and solve problems in the nutrition sciences.
Critique and effectively communicate nutrition information.
Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and interrelationships of nutrients and food in human health, disease prevention, and disease states.
Integrate the biological, behavioral, socioeconomic and environmental factors related to food and nutrient intakes and needs across the lifespan.
Demonstrate effective and professional technical and scientific communication skills using current technologies.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
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.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement with MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics , which is required by the Nutrition Science major.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement by taking BIO 1080 - General Biology I , BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I ; CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I and/or CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory , all of which are required by the Nutrition Science major.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students take PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology , which is required by the Nutrition Science major.
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.

Required Courses: 86 credits

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 2320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 3100 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 3120 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits: 1
CHE 3110 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHE 3130 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
CHE 4310 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1120 - College Trigonometry Credits: 3
MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3150 - Advanced Nutrition - Macronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3160 - Advanced Nutrition - Micronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 4200 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Majors Credits: 3
NUT 4800 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credits: 4
PHY 2010 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2030 - College Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2020 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2040 - College Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
Select Two of the Following:
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3350 - Global Nutrition and Health Credits: 3
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
NUT 3500 - Food Safety Credits: 3
NUT 3700 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

Select One of the Following:

NUT 4720 - Nutrition Capstone Credits: 3
CHE 4960 - Senior Experience in Biochemistry Credits: 3
HON 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirement	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Major Requirement	86 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	0-10 credits
Total for the Nutrition Science Major, B.S.	120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.