Nutrition Studies, B.S.

(49 credits)

The Nutrition Studies curriculum includes a background in natural science with a number of nutrition courses. This major is designed for students who wish to enter food science or community health roles upon graduation. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, food, and health and equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a variety of professional pursuits.

Required Major Courses

BIOL 140	Concepts in Life Science	4
CHEM 104	Introductory Chemistry	4
CHEM 132	Aspects of Organic and Biochemistry	4
BIOL 209	Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 230	Microbiology and Infectious Diseases	4
NUTR 210	Food Science	3
NUTR 220	Food Economics	3
NUTR 310	Lifecycle Nutrition I	3
NUTR 320	Lifecycle Nutrition II	3
NUTR 350	Medical Nutrition Therapy	3
SMH 495	Senior Seminar	3

Required Supporting Courses

NURS 150	Contemporary Nutrition	3
KINE 102	Foundations of Kinesiology	2
KINE 317	Applied Nutr Body Weight Management	3
MATH 223	Beginning Statistics	3

This major, minor, or concentration is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by RIZE Education.

Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Rockford University and its accreditor. Students register through Rockford University and receive academic credit from Rockford University.