Nutrition- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health
The Nutrition major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health degree. Nutrition, an area of health science, studies human metabolism as it relates to nutrition. An interdisciplinary curriculum with courses in nutrition, food science, food systems management, lifestyle and health, with supporting courses in chemistry, social science and management is provided by this major. Students in this major must complete one of two concentrations, Community Nutrition or Dietetics, which fulfills the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) the accrediting body for our Didactic Dietetics Program requirements.
The Nutrition major, with a Community Nutrition concentration, allows the student to complement a foundation of nutrition, chemistry, behavior, physiology, microbiology, and statistics with course selections based on career interest. A graduate, completing this major, may choose from career opportunities in business, industry, education, or research, including medical and pharmaceutical sales, product development and marketing, and food-related businesses. This major may also be appropriate for students planning to pursue careers in health care, corporate wellness, food systems management, government food/nutrition program administration, public policy, and other allied health professions.
The Nutrition major, with a Dietetics concentration, is accredited by ACEND of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This fulfills the didactic portion of the requirements to become a registered dietitian and a professional member of AND. To become a registered dietitian one must complete an ACEND approved graduate program with a dietetic internship following graduation1 and pass the registration exam. Dietitians are professionally prepared to perform nutritional assessment, counseling, and education as components of preventive, curative, or restorative health. Students may opt to become a nutrition and dietetics technician, registered (NDTR) through ACEND. For more information see your advisor.
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Acceptance rate of clinical experiences dependent upon student academic performance and other experiences.
Program Requirements
(59-75 semester hours)
The Nutrition Major must complete all requirements in the Nutrition Foundation PLUS choose a concentration in either Community Nutrition or Dietetics. The Dietetics Concentration is for students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian and a professional member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Foundation | ||
| BIO 161 | Principles of Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHM 141 | College Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 142 | College Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 144 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 145 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 231 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3 Lec. 1 Lab) | 4 |
| KNH 102 | Food, Nutrition & Health | 3 |
| KNH 103 | Introduction to the Profession of Dietetics | 2 |
| KNH 104 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 |
| KNH 202 | Nutrition Across the Life Span | 3 |
| KNH 244 & 244L | Functional Anatomy and Functional Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 201 | Human Anatomy | |
| KNH 302 | Global and Community Nutrition | 3 |
| KNH 405 | Advanced Nutrition I: Macronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
| KNH 406 | Advanced Nutrition II: Micronutrient and Phytochemical Metabolism | 3 |
| MBI 111 | Microorganisms and Human Disease | 3 |
| PSY 111 & PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology and Foundational Experiences in Psychology | 4 |
| STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select a concentration | 12-28 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65-81 | |
Concentrations
Community Nutrition Concentration: (12-13 hours)
In addition to the Nutrition Foundation requirements, students interested in business, industry, education, research, health care, and corporate wellness, must select a minimum of 12 total hours from the options below. See your advisor for recommendations dependent upon your interests.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Developing Solutions in Global Health | ||
| Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle | ||
| Nutrition in Disease Prevention Management | ||
| Food Systems Management | ||
| Nutrition for Sports and Fitness | ||
| Public Health Planning and Evaluation | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models | ||
| Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity and Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity Laboratory | ||
| Exercise Prescription: Healthy Individuals & Individuals with Chronic Diseases/Disorders | ||
| Community Health Perspectives | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Introduction to Management & Leadership | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
Dietetics Concentration: (26-28 hours)
In addition to the Nutrition Foundation requirements, student’s planning on becoming a Registered Dietitian must also complete the following coursework. Acceptance rate of a clinical experience is dependent upon student academic performance and other experiences.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select the following: | ||
| KNH 203 | Nutrition in Disease Prevention Management | 3 |
| KNH 303 | Food Systems Management | 3 |
| KNH 403 | Nutrition Counseling and Communication Skills | 3 |
| KNH 404 | Advanced Food Science | 3 |
| KNH 411 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| KNH 413 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| KNH 420 | Field Experience | 1-4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Introduction to Management & Leadership | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 22-25 | |