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

Food and Nutrition Degree Requirements

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  and all dietetics courses.

Food and Nutrition Core, Required Courses (26 hours)

C or better required

• NUTR 203 - Introduction to Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics Credits: 1
• NUTR 285 - Management Fundamentals in Food and Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 376 - Principles and Applications in Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 381 - Quantity Food Production and Purchasing Credits: 4
• NUTR 396 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle Credits: 3
• NUTR 397 - Nutrition in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Credits: 3
• NUTR 415 - Dietary Supplements and Herb Use in Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 465 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 496 - Leadership and Professional Issues in Food and Nutrition Credits: 3

Food and Nutrition Specialty Area

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

Required Core 39 Courses for Nutrition and Wellness Specialty

• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• CHEM 141 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4

Nutrition and Wellness Specialty Courses (33 hours)

• HP 115 - Medical Terminology for the Health Professions Credits: 2
• HP 305 - Structure and Theory: Worksite Wellness and Health Promotion Credits: 3
• HP 306 - Evaluation and Application: Worksite Wellness and Health Promotion Credits: 3
• HP 378 - Community Health Education Methods Credits: 3
• KIN 281 - Personal Health Science Credits: 3
• KIN 385 - Methods of Group Exercise Instruction Credits: 3
• EXSC 397 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
• EXSC 484 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
• GERO 318 - Healthy Aging Credits: 3
• NUTR 378 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports Credits: 3
• NUTR 383 - Practical Applications and Evaluation of Food Preparation and Nutrition Credits: 3

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• Optional course:

• NUTR 420 - Practicum in Food, Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 1-6

Sample Food and Nutrition Curriculum - Nutrition and Wellness Specialty