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Apr 24, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Human Nutrition (B.S.)-Nutrition and Health
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The nutrition and health curriculum includes emphasis on health promotion, as well as human nutrition.
Public health nutritionists develop community programs to promote nutrition and good health; educate people about the relationship between diet and health; conduct research on the psychological, cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues related to nutrition and health; or work with special groups who are at risk for nutrition-related health problems, such as pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. Opportunities are available with local health departments, community wellness programs, and agencies involved in international development.
Bachelor’s degree requirements
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General requirements (50–52 credit hours)
(Grades of C or higher required.)
Communications (8-9 credit hours)
Social Science (6 credit hours)
Humanities elective (6 credit hours)
(Only a course of 3 credits or more will apply.) Natural and Physical Sciences (23 credit hours)
*(Include at least one course with a laboratory.)
Biological Science (12 credit hours)
Physical Sciences (11 credit hours)
Quantitative Studies (6-7 credit hours)
Integrative Human Ecology course (1 credit hour)
Professional studies (30-32 credit hours)
(Grades of C or higher required.)
Three courses from the following (8-9 credit hours):
Unrestricted electives (36-40 credit hours)
Total credit hours required for graduation (120)
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