Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.

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.

2. General Education Requirement:

Students may place into MATH 1200  or take MATH 1000  and MATH 1100  in succession.  A grade of ‘C’ or better should be earned in MATH 1200 . 

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements

• NUTR 2200 - Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 2320 - Intermediate Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 2210 - Sanitation and Safety (2)
• NUTR 2330 - Experimental Food Preparation & Science (3)
• NUTR 2331 - Experimental Food Preparation & Science Laboratory (3)
• NUTR 3210 - Clinical Assessment and Counseling (3)
• NUTR 3340 - Intermediate Meal Management (4)
• NUTR 3520 - Institutional Management and Organization (3)
• NUTR 4210 - Life Cycle Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 4440 - Community Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 4500 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3)
• NUTR 4600 - Clinical Nutrition I (3)
• NUTR 4630 - Clinical Nutrition II (3)
• NUTR 4660 - Clinical Nutrition Practicum (2)
• NUTR 4620 - Selected Topics in Nutrition (2)
• NUTR 4670 - Nutrition Education (3)

5. Additional Requirements

To earn a verification statement, students must:

      a.        Satisfy all degree requirements and be in good standing with the University

      b.        Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and complete all major coursework with a grade of “C” or better

      c.         Satisfactorily meet all KRDN competencies

      d.        Score a minimum of an 80% on the program competency exam

Program Notes:

Suggested Nutrition electives:

• NUTR 1000 - Food, Culture & Society (3)
• NUTR 2000 - Nutrition and Health Promotion (3)
• NUTR 2500 - Sports Nutrition (3)

Four- Year Curriculum Plan

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