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Nov 21, 2025
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Undergraduate Course Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.
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Curriculum Requirements
The Nutrition and Dietetics major is designed to give students an instructional foundation in nutrition, dietetics, and foods while preparing them for entry-level positions in dietetics and nutrition. The program is offered fully through NCCU Online and is a 100% distance education program. The dietetics major at NCCU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312)899-0040 ext 5400. http://www.eatright.org/ACEND. 1. 120 Credit Hours:
Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in all major courses. Non-departmental requirements (must have a grade of ‘C’ or better):
4. Concentration Requirements
5. Additional Requirements
To earn a Verification Statement, students must pass all DPD required courses with a C or better and be at least 80% proficient on a didactic Competency Exam. Program Notes:
Suggested Nutrition electives: Four- Year Curriculum Plan
For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below. Total Minimum Credit Hours: 120
Key to symbols used: Distribution of Hours * General Education Curriculum (GEC) = Nutrition and Dietetics % Non-departmental Required Courses &^ Electives - Students must be 80% proficient, on the Competency Exam and pass all nutrition and science courses with a minimum grade of “C” to obtain a Verification Statement. |
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