B.S. in Nutrition - Dietetics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 5 | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Nutrition and Culture | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Basic Biological Science | ||
or BIO 110 | General Biology I | |
| General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS 5 | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Common Major NTD Required Courses 1 | ||
| NTD 200 | Nutrition and Culture 2 | 3 |
| NTD 203 | The Dietetic Profession | 1 |
| NTD 205 | Principles of Food Selection and Preparation | 3 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 309 | Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle | 3 |
| NTD 310 | Nutrition Research | 3 |
| NTD 410 | Quantity Food Production | 3 |
| Common Cognate Requirements 1 | ||
| BIO 100 | Basic Biological Science 2 | 3 |
| or BIO 110 | General Biology I | |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences 2 | 4 |
| CRL 107 | General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I 2 | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Students must take the required courses in their concentration to reach the 120 credits required for graduation. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
Dietetics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dietetics Concentration Required Courses 1 | ||
| NTD 320 | Strategies in Dietetics Education | 3 |
| NTD 370 | Nutrient Metabolism | 3 |
| NTD 381 | Micronutrients | 3 |
| NTD 400 | Clinical Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 408 | Food Science | 3 |
| NTD 411 | Macronutrients | 3 |
| NTD 413 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| NTD 414 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NTD 415 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| NTD 416 | Food Service and Nutrition Systems Management | 3 |
| Dietetics Concentration Cognate Courses | ||
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology 2 | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| NTD 409 | Professional Skills in Dietetics 1,2,4 | 3 |
| Dietetics Concentration Student Electives | 15 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Nutrition - Dietetics Concentration to M.S. in Community Nutrition Program
Admission to the Accelerated B.S. in Nutrition - Dietetics Concentration and M.S. in Community Nutrition: students must 1) be at least at the junior level, 2) meet the minimum eligibility requirements for admission to the graduate program as specified by the graduate catalog, 3) complete the graduate application, 4) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and 5) complete a departmental approval form that includes a recommendation from student's academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives 3 | ||
| Choose from the following: | 12 | |
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Maternal & Child Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition and Human Behavior | ||
- 1
Students must complete all required NTD courses and MAT 121 with a minimum grade of C to graduate from the B.S. in Nutrition. The Dietetics concentration also requires a minimum grade of C for all science courses.
- 2
These required courses also satisfy general education requirements
- 3
These 12 elective graduate credits are to be taken during the senior year. Students will take these 12 credits at the graduate level and they will satisfy the requirements of the B.S. degree. These 12 credits are required courses in the 33 credit M.S. in Community Nutrition.
- 4
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
- 5
Courses selected under advisement. Note that many of the general education and additional baccalaureate courses will be fulfilled by the required cognates. Students are encouraged to schedule courses that fulfill both the interdisciplinary and writing emphasis requirements simultaneously or to schedule arts and/or humanities courses that simultaneously fulfill their writing emphasis requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
120 Credit Hours - excluding examination time, there are 15 weeks in a semester. 1 Credit = 1 didactic hour/week or 2 - 3 laboratory hours/week.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| NTD 205 | Principles of Food Selection and Preparation | 3 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 100 or BIO 110 |
Basic Biological Science or General Biology I |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First-Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | 4 |
| CRL 107 | General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| NTD 200 | Nutrition and Culture | 3 |
| NTD 203 | The Dietetic Profession | 1 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| NTD 309 | Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle | 3 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| NTD 310 | Nutrition Research | 3 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| NTD 320 | Strategies in Dietetics Education | 3 |
| NTD 370 | Nutrient Metabolism | 3 |
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| NTD 381 | Micronutrients | 3 |
| NTD 400 | Clinical Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| NTD 410 | Quantity Food Production | 3 |
| NTD 415 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| NTD 409 | Professional Skills in Dietetics | 3 |
| NTD 411 | Macronutrients | 3 |
| NTD 413 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| NTD 408 | Food Science | 3 |
| NTD 414 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NTD 416 | Food Service and Nutrition Systems Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Apply for graduation one semester before your projected graduation date (e.g., apply by December 30th if you plan on graduating in May the following semester).
This curriculum guide should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
