Nutrition and Wellness (BS)
The requirements for the Nutrition and Wellness major are shown below. Please note, this major does not fulfill the Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements for becoming a Registered Dietitian.
The Nutrition and Wellness major within the Department of Nutrition will lead the student to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Wellness. This major draws across disciplines with courses predominantly from the Nutrition Department but also from the departments of: biology, chemistry, public health, communication, and management.
Students will gain an appreciation for communicating sound information to targeted populations and communities to encourage individuals to make healthy decisions. The Nutrition and Wellness major provides a foundation in health sciences, communications, and business. Students will gain skills in health education, counselling, and create programs for health promotion in community settings.
The following courses are also required for this major. This does not include all electives and PLAN requirements.
Program Requirements
Science/Math Requirements
Nutrition Requirements
| NUTR 101 | Food and Culinary Science | 4 |
| OR | |
| NUTR 201 | Advanced Food Science | 4 |
| NUTR 112 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 4 |
| NUTR 237 | The Practice of Community Nutrition | 4 |
| NUTR 248 | Food Production and Service Systems | 4 |
| NUTR 249 | Leadership in Food Service Management | 4 |
| NUTR 360 | Lifestyle Rx | 4 |
| NUTR 381 | Advanced Applications in Community Nutrition | 4 |
| NUTR 390 | Seminar: Selected Topics in Nutrition | 4 |
Additional Four (4) Core Courses
In addition to the above courses, students are required to take a total of four courses in:
- Public Health, Health and Exercise Science, Communications, Management, or other areas as approved by the Department Chair
- A mix of course levels (a combination of 100, 200, or 300 levels)
Electives
Consult with your adviser to choose electives in psychology and sociology or possible other courses that fit with your career goals.