Food Science and Nutrition BS, Dietetics Specialization

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Food Science and Nutrition Core

Program Director
David Gee, PhD

Faculty
Ethan Bergman, PhD, RDN
David Gee, PhD
Susan Hawk, PhD, RDN
Dana Ogan, MS, RDN, CD
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN,CSSD
Nicole Stendell-Hollis, PhD, RDN

The bachelor of science in food science and nutrition prepares students for employment or advanced study in one of several professions in the broad area of foods and nutrition. To complete degree requirements, students must complete the required core courses listed below. Students must also complete courses listed in their chosen specialization (foods and nutrition, dietetics, nutrition science).

Admission Requirements
Students wishing to attain full admission to the BS in food science and nutrition major must meet the following requirements:

Successful completion of NUTR 101, Introduction to Human Nutrition, NUTR 240, Introduction to Foods and NUTR 240LAB, Introduction to Foods Laboratory with a grade of B (3.0) or higher.
Students must receive a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all of the other major courses.

In addition to the requirements listed above, students wishing to enter any of the food science and nutrition specializations must successfully complete CHEM 111, Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM 111LAB, Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 181, General Chemistry I and CHEM 181LAB, General Chemistry Laboratory I, and MATH 100C, Intermediate Algebra, or their equivalents, before being admitted to the major. Students must consult with a major advisor for approval of the program specialization.

Students are highly encouraged to complete at least five credits of NUTR 490, Cooperative Education.

Core Requirements

NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition Credits: (5)
NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods Credits: (2)
NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory Credits: (2)
NUTR 344 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: (3)
NUTR 345 - Nutrition and the Lifecycle Credits: (5)
NUTR 350 - Weight Management Credits: (3)
NUTR 447 - Community Nutrition Credits: (3)

Select either:

EDCS 312 - Educational Statistics Credits: (4)
OR PSY 362 - Introductory Statistics Credits: (5)

Total Core Credits: 27-28

Dietetics Specialization

The dietetics specialization is a program accredited by the Accreditation Council Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In addition to those classes required for the Dietetics Specialization, ANTH 130 and PSY 101 are required to meet the knowledge requirements set forth by ACEND, 120 South Riverside Plaza Ste. 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040, ext, 5400). ACEND is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Completion of this program qualifies the student to apply for admission to an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Experience, also known as a dietetic internship. Following this the student is eligible to sit for the registration examination. Passing the registration exam qualifies the graduate to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

Pre-specialization Major Requirements

Prior to being admitted into the dietetics specialization, students shall apply to the BS in food science and nutrition major with a specialization in foods and nutrition and must then complete the core requirements plus the following courses:

BIOL 201 - Human Physiology Credits: (5)
CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: (4)
AND CHEM 111LAB - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credits: (1)
OR CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
AND CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (1)
CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 112LAB - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: (1)
CHEM 113 - Introduction to Biochemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: (1)
NUTR 343 - Foods and Nutrition Professionalism Credits: (1)

Total Pre-specialization Requirement Credits: 21

Additional Courses

In addition to successfully completing all of the pre-specialization courses, applicants to this specialization must have CWU/Transfer combined GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application and a GPA in all of the pre-major classes of 3.0. Students planning on entering the dietetics specialization are encouraged to declare their major in the BS food science and nutrition with a foods and nutrition specialization as early in their studies as possible so that they may be assigned a major advisor and receive proper advising in this field.

BIOL 220 - Introductory Cell Biology Credits: (5)
BIOL 322 - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (5)
OR BIOL 323 - Microbiology Credits: (5)
NUTR 340 - Management of Food Resources Credits: (2)
NUTR 340LAB - Management of Food Resources Laboratory Credits: (1)
NUTR 342 - Quantity Food Production and Service Credits: (4)
NUTR 342LAB - Quantity Food Production and Service Laboratory Credits: (1)
NUTR 347 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: (4)
NUTR 433 - Macronutrients Credits: (3)
NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods Credits: (2)
NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory Credits: (1)
NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory Credits: (2)
NUTR 443 - Metabolism and Micronutrients Credits: (5)
NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: (3)
NUTR 445 - Experimental Food Research Credits: (1)
NUTR 445LAB - Experimental Food Research Laboratory Credits: (1)
NUTR 446 - Sports Nutrition Credits: (3)
NUTR 448 - Food Service Systems Management Credits: (4)

Total Additional Course Credits: 47

Total Credits: 95-96

Additional Information

Students wishing to apply for admission into an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship must be successfully admitted to the Dietetics Specialization, complete the major requirements plus the following two courses: ANTH 130, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5) OR ANTH 357, Medical Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Health and Healing (4), and PSY 101, General Psychology (5). These courses may also meet breadth requirements at Central Washington University.

The requirement for CHEM 111, 111LAB, Introduction to Chemistry and Laboratory, may be met by satisfactorily completing CHEM 181, 181LAB, 182, 182LAB, and 183, 183LAB General Chemistry and Laboratory. The requirement for CHEM 112, 112LAB, Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Laboratory, may be met by satisfactorily completing CHEM 361, 361LAB, 362, and 363 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory. The requirement for CHEM 113, 113LAB, Introduction to Biochemistry, may be met by satisfactorily completing CHEM 431, 431LAB and 432, Biochemistry and Laboratory. The requirement for BIOL 201, Human Physiology, may be met by satisfactorily completing BIOL 355, 356, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students interested in applying to nursing programs following the completion of this degree should take BIOL 355 and BIOL 356 instead of BIOL 201.

College and Department Information

Health Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies