Overview:
The Nutrition and Wellness Concentration is designed for students interested in learning more about the impact of food and nutrients on health and wellness. This program is ideal for students who want to become nutrition educators or health coaches without completing a Master's degree and supervised practice to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Nutrition Courses You'll Take
- Principles of Nutrition Science
- Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
- Community Nutrition
- Food Is Medicine
- Human Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food Systems Administration
- Management of Foodservice Operations
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
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If you decide to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, you will need to complete the following courses to receive a DPD Verification Statement:
- CHEM 1110/1111
- CHEM 1120/1121
- CHEM 2010/2011
- NTFD 4425/4426
- NTFD 4435/4436
- NTFD 4447
- RHSC 3000
- RHSC 3200
- RHSC 3300
Hands-On Experiences
Coursework includes a variety of community-engaged, hands-on learning experiences. Highlights include:
- Nutrition-focused community needs assessment
- Grant proposal development
- Nutrition curriculum development
- Nutrition coaching sessions
- Nutrition education workshop facilitation
Possible Careers
- Public health nutritionist
- Health coach
- Corporate wellness coordinator
- FACS or 4-H Extension agent
- Nutrition educator
- School nutrition manager
How to Apply
The Nutrition and Wellness Concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program is an open concentration that can be declared at any time.
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