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Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
College Core
| Courses |
Credits |
| College 101 (not required for transfer students) |
1 |
| Laboratory Science (fulfilled by BIO 7, 8 in the plan) |
(8*) |
| Language/Literature |
6 |
| History/Philosophy |
9 |
| Mathematics (fulfilled by MTH 3 or MTH 7) |
4 |
| Political Science/Economics |
6 |
| Fine Arts |
6 |
| Social Sciences (fulfilled by PSY 1 & 2) |
6 |
| College Competencies (Writing, Oral, Library) |
6 |
| Total |
44 |
*52 total credits in the College Core less 8 Laboratory Science Credits inclusive to the program.
Natural Sciences Core (8 courses – 31 Credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| BIO 7 ** |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| BIO 8 ** (BIO 7) |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| CHM 3 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHM 4 (CHM 3) |
Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHM 25 (CHM 4) |
Basic Organic Chemistry |
4 |
| CHM 71 (CHM 25) |
Basic Biochemistry |
4 |
| MAN 11 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| BMS 90 |
Microbiology in Health Sciences |
4 |
**Bio 7 and 8 satisfy the Laboratory Science component of the College Core requirements.
Nutrition Undergraduate Major Courses (14 courses – 39 Credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| NTR 16 |
Cultural and Social Aspects of Food |
2 |
| NTR 16L |
Cultural and Social Aspects of Food Laboratory |
1 |
NTR 21
(co-req CHM 3) |
Introduction to Food Science |
3 |
NTR 21L
(co-req NTR 21) |
Intro to Food Science Laboratory |
1 |
| NTR 23 |
Institutional Food Service Management I |
3 |
| NTR 24 (NTR 23) |
Institutional Food Service Management II |
3 |
NTR 100
(BIO 8; co-req CHM 3) |
Concepts in Nutrition |
3 |
| NTR 101 (NTR 100) |
Contemporary Nutrition Strategies |
3 |
NTR 202
(NTR 101, MTH 19 or equiv) |
Research Methodology |
4 |
| NTR 210 (NTR 101) |
Community & Professional Nutrition Issues |
3 |
NTR 211
(NTR 100, co-req NTR 101) |
Medical Nutrition Therapy I |
3 |
NTR 212
(NTR 211, co-req NTR 212L) |
Medical Nutrition Therapy II |
3 |
NTR 212L
(co-req NTR 212) |
Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab |
1 |
NTR 215
(NTR 100, co-req NTR 101) |
Energy and Exercise |
3 |
NTR 221
(NTR 21, CHM 4) |
Food Technology Trends |
3 |
Nutrition Graduate Core Courses (6 courses – 18 Credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| NTR 540 or BMS 540 |
Biomedical Statistics |
3 |
| NTR 609 (NTR 212 or equiv and Biochemistry) |
Advanced Nutrition I |
3 |
| NTR 610 (NTR 212 or equiv and Biochemistry) |
Advanced Nutrition II |
3 |
| NTR 606 (NTR 212 or equiv) |
Communication and Education Skills in Nutrition |
3 |
| NTR 703 or NTR 707 |
Research Methods or Preparation for Thesis Proposal |
3 |
| NTR 704 or NTR 706 or NTR 708 |
Clinical Research Thesis or Research Project or Experimental Research Thesis |
3 |
Students may select one of the following thesis options:
- NTR 707 and NTR 708 or
- NTR 703 and NTR 704 or
- NTR 703 and NTR 706
Concentration - Choose One Category
Clinical Nutrition Specialization (8 or 9 credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| NTR 602 |
Nutritional Assessment |
3 |
| NTR 603 |
Diabetes Management |
3 |
| NTR 604 |
Nutrition in the Life Cycle |
3 |
| NTR 607 |
Clinical Nutrition |
3 |
| NTR 612 |
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition |
2 |
| NTR 705R |
Renal Nutrition |
3 |
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Specialization (9 credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| NTR 617 |
Weight Control |
3 |
| NTR 618 |
Advanced Energy and Exercise |
3 |
| NTR 619 |
Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology |
3 |
Geriatric Nutrition Specialization (9 credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| HAD 710 |
Gerontology: Process of Aging |
3 |
| HAD 711 or HAD 712 |
Long-Term Care Administration or Management of Senior Community Programs |
3 |
| NTR 605 |
Nutrition in Geriatrics |
3 |
Electives (Typically 9 credits)
| Course (Pre-Req) |
Title |
Credits |
| NTR 503 |
Recent Trends in Nutrition |
3 |
| BMS 513 |
Biological Chemistry I |
3 |
| BIO 514 |
Biological Chemistry II |
3 |
| BMS 520 |
Pathophysiology I |
3 |
| NTR 541 |
Computer Applications in Health Sciences |
3 |
| BMS 550 |
Medical Chemistry |
3 |
| NTR 602 |
Nutritional Assessment |
3 |
| NTR 603 |
Diabetes Management |
3 |
| NTR 604 |
Nutrition in the Life Cycle |
3 |
| NTR 605 |
Nutrition in Geriatrics |
3 |
| NTR 606 |
Communication and Education Skills in Nutrition |
3 |
| NTR 607 |
Clinical Nutrition |
3 |
| NTR 608 |
Field Experience |
3 |
| NTR 611 |
Concepts for Nutrition Practice (DI) |
1 |
| NTR 612 |
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition |
2 |
| NTR 615 |
Clinical Seminar I (DI) |
1 |
| NTR 616 |
Clinical Seminar II (DI) |
1 |
| NTR 617 |
Weight Control |
3 |
| NTR 618 |
Advanced Energy and Exercise |
3 |
| NTR 619 |
Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| NTR 620 |
Eating Disorders I |
3 |
| NTR 621 |
Eating Disorders II |
3 |
| NTR 700 |
Special Problems in Nutrition |
1-2 |
| NTR 705 |
Special Topics in Nutrition |
1-3 |