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Oct 03, 2024
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Public Health Nutrition (B.S.)
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The public health nutrition 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 (65–67 credit hours)
Communications (11-12 hours)
Social Science (12 hours)
Humanities elective 6 hours
Natural Sciences (30 hours)
Biological Science (16 hours)
Physical Sciences (14 hours)
Quantitative Studies (6-7 hours)
Professional studies (34 credit hours)
(Grades of C or higher required.) Unrestricted electives (23-25 credit hours)
Total hours required for graduation (124)
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