Food and Nutrition Major, Nutrition and Wellness Specialty, B.A./B.S.

A candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition degree must meet the general requirements for graduation as outlined in this bulletin and successfully complete the food and nutrition courses required for the major area of study.

Summary of food and nutrition degree program requirements:

• completion of Core 39 requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Specific requirements for Core 39 component of each option area are noted in the section following;
• complete required nutrition core courses: 26 hours;
• complete 33-38 hours in one of the specialty areas;
• a minimum of 120 hours;
• a minimum of 30 hours must be taken from the University of Southern Indiana;
• a minimum of 39 hours of 300/400-level credit hours;
• obtain an average of 2.0 grade point average or better on all work taken at the University of Southern Indiana; and
• achieve a grade of C or better in all core nutrition courses.

Dietetics students also must achieve a grade of C or better in BIOL 121, BIOL 122, CHEM 261, and CHEM 262.

C or better required

In the student’s sophomore year, and upon completion of the majority of the Core 39 courses, the student will choose a specialty area.

* Core 39 courses