Nutrition and Wellness (BS)
The requirements for the Nutrition and Wellness major are shown below. Please note, this major does not fulfill the Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements for becoming a Registered Dietitian.
The Nutrition and Wellness major within the Department of Nutrition will lead the student to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Wellness. This major draws across disciplines with courses predominantly from the Nutrition Department but also from the departments of: biology, chemistry, public health, communication, and management.
Students will gain an appreciation for communicating sound information to targeted populations and communities to encourage individuals to make healthy decisions. The curriculum prepares students to: 1) provide nutrition education in a variety of settings for health promotion and disease prevention, 2) use advanced skills in nutrition counseling to facilitate behavior change, 3) create and evaluate a nutrition intervention for the purpose of health promotion in community settings, 4) be critical consumers of health information.
The Nutrition, and Wellness track is for the student who is interested in communicating nutrition information through social media, is interested in exercise as part of a holistic approach, and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
In addition to the core courses listed above for the Nutrition and Wellness major, the following courses are also required for this major. This major includes a total of 70 credits of required courses This does not include all electives and PLAN requirements.
Program Requirements
Science/Math Requirements
Nutrition Requirements
Required Communication/Management Core Courses
Three 100- level courses in Communications and Business. At least one in each department.
One 200- level course in either Communications or Business.
Electives
Consult with your adviser to choose electives in psychology and sociology or possible other courses that fit with your career goals.