The undergraduate Foods and Nutrition Program offers two concentrations. The Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration (ND), also known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is designed for students who wish to enter the profession of dietetics with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN). The General Studies in Foods and Nutrition (GSFN) is designed to allow students more flexibility in planning their career path. Students are encouraged to combine their FN studies with a minor, offering the opportunity for students to expand their personal interests in other health-related areas such as fitness and wellness, nutrition research, public health or opportunities within the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Additional offerings through the ND Concentration: The FN Program offers a combined degree B.S./M.S. program. For returning students, the ND concentration also offers two routes for students to earn an ACEND DPD Verification Statement. Students may fall under one of the two options: Second degree option for the ND Concentration or the Special Conditions - Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement. Please see below.
Track in Nutrition and Dietetics (85 credits)
Core Requirements (53 credits)
| FN100 | Professional Preparation | 1 |
| FN200 | Intro Food Science w/Lab | 4 |
| FN210 | Basic Human Nutrition* | 4 |
| FN235 | Methods of Nutrition Education | 4 |
| FN300 | Food Production Systems w/Lab* | 4 |
| FN320 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 4 |
| FN323 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 4 |
| FN325 | Nutritional BioChemistry II | 4 |
| FN400 | Prof Practice Dietetics,Food & Nutrition | 1 |
| FN405 | Food Science &Experimental Foods w/Lab | 4 |
| FN435 | Management in Dietetics Practice | 4 |
| FN463 | Nutrition Research Communication Seminar | 2 |
| FN490 | Capstone in Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| FN500 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FN501 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| FN502 | Medical Nutrition Practice I | 1 |
| FN503 | Med Nutr Therapy II | 3 |
| FN504 | Medical Nutrion Practice II | 1 |
| FN507 | Service Learning in Community Nutrition | 1 |
Related Requirements (32 credits)
A grade of "C" or better is required in all major core courses and in the sciences and related courses. *FN320 may be taught through the Chemistry program.
The ND Concentration provides the foundational knowledge requirements as defined by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students who successfully complete degree and ND program requirements receive an ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement.
Recommended Course Sequence: B.S. in Foods and Nutrition with Track in Nutrition and Dietetics
Total credits 120-129 (120 credits are required for graduation). Undergraduate students taking more than 16 credits/semester should refer to the College catalog for credit costs.
First Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (14-16 Credits)
| Element I Gen Ed | 6 |
| PSY100 | General Psychology* | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 2 |
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (14-18 Credits)
| Element I Gen Ed | 6 |
| MATH119 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| SOC | SOC100 | 4 |
| General Education or Elective | 2-4 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (16-17 Credits)
| FN200 | Intro Food Science w/Lab | 4 |
| BIO209 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM121 | Intro to Chemistry | 4 |
| Element II Gen Ed | 4 |
| FN100 | Professional Preparation | 1 |
BIO209: or fall, junior year
CHEM121: sequence course for the sciences and MNT. Other pre-requisites may apply.
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (16-17 Credits)
| FN210 | Basic Human Nutrition* | 4 |
| CHEM123 | Intro to Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO117 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Element II Gen Ed | 4 |
| FN100 | Professional Preparation | 1 |
CHEM123: sequence course for the sciences and MNT. Other pre-requisites may apply.
Third Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (16 Credits)
| FN235 | Methods of Nutrition Education | 4 |
| FN320 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 4 |
| FN300 | Food Production Systems w/Lab* | 4 |
| Element II Gen Ed | 4 |
FN320: sequence courses for the sciences and MNT. Other pre-requisites may apply.
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (16 Credits)
| FN323 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 4 |
| FN325 | Nutritional BioChemistry II | 4 |
| BUS121 | | |
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| Element II Gen Ed | 4 |
| or | |
| Element III Gen Ed | 4 |
FN325: sequence courses for the sciences and MNT. Other pre-requisites may apply.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (15 Credits)
| FN400 | Prof Practice Dietetics,Food & Nutrition | 1 |
| FN501 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| FN502 | Medical Nutrition Practice I | 1 |
| FN500 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FN507 | Service Learning in Community Nutrition | 1 |
| FN463 | Nutrition Research Communication Seminar | 2 |
| Element IV Gen Ed | 4 |
FN501, FN502: sequence courses for the sciences and MNT. Other pre-requisites may apply.
Element IV Gen Ed: Capstone
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (13-17 Credits)
| FN435 | Management in Dietetics Practice | 4 |
| FN503 | Med Nutr Therapy II | 3 |
| FN504 | Medical Nutrion Practice II | 1 |
| FN405 | Food Science &Experimental Foods w/Lab | 4 |
| FN490 | Capstone in Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| General Education | 4 |
FN503, FN504: sequence courses for the sciences and MNT. Other prerequisites may apply.
General Education: Capstone if not completed.
Track in General Studies in Food and Nutrition (73 credits)
Core Requirements (41 credits)
| FN100 | Professional Preparation | 1 |
| FN200 | Intro Food Science w/Lab | 4 |
| FN210 | Basic Human Nutrition* | 4 |
| FN235 | Methods of Nutrition Education | 4 |
| FN300 | Food Production Systems w/Lab* | 4 |
| FN320 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 4 |
| FN323 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 4 |
| FN325 | Nutritional BioChemistry II | 4 |
| FN400 | Prof Practice Dietetics,Food & Nutrition | 1 |
| FN405 | Food Science &Experimental Foods w/Lab | 4 |
| FN463 | Nutrition Research Communication Seminar | 2 |
| FN490 | Capstone in Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| FN500 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FN507 | Service Learning in Community Nutrition | 1 |
Related Requirements (32 credits)
A grade of "C" or better is required in all major core courses and in the sciences and related requirements. *FN320 may be taught through the Chemistry program.
Recommended Course Sequence for the Track in General Studies in Foods and Nutrition
Total credits required for degree and graduation = 120. Women’s College students taking more than 16 credits/semester should refer to the College catalog for credit costs.
First Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (14-18 Credits)
| BUS200 | Principles of Mgmt&Mgmt Skills | 4 |
| PSY100 | General Psychology* | 4 |
| Element I Gen Ed | 6 |
| Elective | 4 |
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (14-18 Credits)
| MATH119 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| SOC | SOC100 | 4 |
| Element I Gen Ed | 6 |
| General Education | 4 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (13-17 Credits)
| FN200 | Intro Food Science w/Lab | 4 |
| CHEM121 | Intro to Chemistry | 4 |
| General Education or Elective | 4-8 |
| FN100 | Professional Preparation | 1 |
CHEM121: Sequence courses for the sciences.
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (16 Credits)
| FN210 | Basic Human Nutrition* | 4 |
| BIO117 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM123 | Intro to Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| General Education | 4 |
CHEM123: Sequence courses for the sciences.
Third Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (16 Credits)
| FN235 | Methods of Nutrition Education | 4 |
| FN320 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 4 |
| FN300 | Food Production Systems w/Lab* | 4 |
| General Education | 4 |
FN320: Sequence courses for the sciences.
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (16 Credits)
| FN323 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 4 |
| FN325 | Nutritional BioChemistry II | 4 |
| BUS121 | | |
| General Education | 4 |
FN325: Sequence courses for the sciences.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (First Semester) (15 Credits)
| FN400 | Prof Practice Dietetics,Food & Nutrition | 1 |
| FN500 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FN507 | Service Learning in Community Nutrition | 1 |
| FN463 | Nutrition Research Communication Seminar | 2 |
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| Gen Education Capstone | 8 |
| and-or | |
| Electives | 8 |
Spring Semester (Second Semester) (13-17 Credits)
| FN429 | | |
| FN490 | Capstone in Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| Electives | 8-12 |
Course offerings may be subject to revision based on course changes offered by other disciplines.
Second Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Overview
The second degree option is designed for the student who holds a B.A. or a B.S. degree in a non-related field, and requires a minimum of 32 credits to complete the degree and Nutrition and Dietetics coursework to meet ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics verification requirements. Students earn a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition.
Interested students must:
- Apply through the Office of Admissions under the Continuing Studies Program/Transfer. Admission requires a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in past college-level studies. Prospective students not meeting this standard should submit a letter discussing past academic performance. Applications will be reviewed and recommendations made on an individual basis for admission.
- Beginning summer 2015, second degree applicants must provide a letter to the DPD Director discussing their goals and objectives for wishing to pursue Nutrition and Dietetics Credentialing (submit with application).
- Meet the College's requirements for a second degree and enroll as a matriculated student.
- Complete one four-credit course under the CSE Essentials general education requirements, Element III.
- Students who have completed their degree requirements outside of the United States must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores and an original educational services transcript that states U.S. degree equivalency. On occasion a copy of the foreign degree may be requested.
- Have a transcript evaluation of all past colleges attended to determine what courses a prospective student must take, and approximately how long it will take the student to complete the degree requirements. Students completing the program on a part-time basis must plan carefully to ensure prerequisites are met.
- Coursework requirements towards the ND Concentration will be determined on an individual basis, but must meet a minimum of 24 credits towards the major.
- Please note that only coursework with a grade of "B" or better for the ND Concentration requirements and related courses will be accepted for initial transfer. Nutrition courses completed at another institution must have been completed within the past five years in order to transfer. Nutritional Biochemistry I and II and all courses with specific ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics student learning outcomes must be completed at the College unless specific permission has been provided by the Didactic Program in Dietetics Director or the FN Program Chair.
- Interested students should apply by July 15 for consideration of a Fall admission and by November 15 for consideration of a January admission.