Required Courses

To earn a B.S. in Dietetics, students must complete a combination of general education courses, program prerequisites, and nutrition-focused coursework. These requirements provide a strong academic foundation, prepare students for upper-division classes, and support the development of professional competencies essential for a career in dietetics. A minimum of 120 credits is required to complete the degree. Students are encouraged to consult the 2025-2026 Advising Worksheet for a recommended course sequence and planning resources. For individualized guidance, including clarification on program requirements, students may also contact the DPD Director.

Coursework Requirements for the B.S. in Dietetics

Required General Education and Elective Courses (Total credits - 27)

GE Objective 4 - Choice of two courses in two categories (6 credits)
GE Objective 7 or 8 Choice of one course in either category (3 credits)
GE Objective 9 Choice (3 credits)
Electives Choice (15 credits)

DPD Prerequisite Courses (Total credits - 50)

BIOL 2227/2227 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab (4 credits)
BIOL 2228/2228L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab (4 credits)
BIOL 2233/2233L - Principles of Microbiology Lecture and Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 1101 - Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 5
CHEM 1102 - Essentials of Organic & Biochemistry (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 5
CHEM 1103 - Essentials of Organic & Biochemistry Lab (1 credit) - Meets GE Objective 5
COMM 1101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 2
CPH 2210 - Medical Terminology and Communication (2 credits)
ECON 2201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 6
ENGL 1101 - Writing and Rhetoric I (3 credits)
ENGL 1102 - Writing and Rhetoric II (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 1
MATH 1153 - Statistical Reasoning (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 3
NTD 2205/2205L - Foods and Meal Management and Lab (4 credits)
NTD 2239 - Nutrition (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 5
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 6
SOC 1101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - Meets GE Objective 6

Required Program Courses (Total credits - 43)

ACCT 3303 - Accounting Concepts (3 credits)
ENGL 3307 - Professional & Technical Writing (3 credits)
MGT 3312 - Individual & Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
NTD 3312/L - Quantity Foods/Lab 4 (3 credits)
NTD 3360 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (3 credits)
NTD 4400 - Nutrition Assessment & Instruction (3 credits)
NTD 4401 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3 credits)
NTD 4402/L - Medical Nutrition Therapy II/Lab (4 credits)
NTD 4407 - Principles of Community Nutrition (3 credits)
NTD 4408 - Applications in Community Nutrition (3 credits)
NTD 4410 - Management in Dietetics (3 credits)
NTD 4461 - Nutritional Biochemistry I (3 credits)
NTD 4470 - Dietetics Senior Seminar (2 credits)
NTD 4485 - Nutritional Biochemistry II (3 credits)

Total Credits for B.S. Dietetics Degree

CREDITS FOR PREREQUISITE COURSES - 50
CREDITS FOR REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSES - 43
CREDITS FOR GE AND ELECTIVE COURSES - 27
TOTAL CREDITS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE - 120