Nutrition and Allied Health, Bachelor of Science
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Nutrition
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Campus: Mesa Campus
Requirements - Major
The B.S. in Nutrition and Allied Health major must complete 64 hours, with a “C” or better in the following major requirements:
Complete 34 credits of Department Cognate courses with a “C” or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1102 | Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1103 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 1104 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1109 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 2 |
| BIOL 1195 | Principles of Organismal Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1197 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1198 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1199 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 3208 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3258 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PSYC 1100 | Survey of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2250 | Basic and Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 2245 | General Ethics | 3 |
| or THEO 2252 | Business Ethics in the Context of Catholic Social Teaching | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Complete 30 -32 credits of Required Nutrition Foundation Courses with a “C” or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Nutritional Science | ||
| Nutrition in Health and Exercise | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| NUTR 3244 | Food Science | 3 |
| NUTR 2245 | Food Science Laboratory | 1 |
| NUTR 3251 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| NUTR 2364 | Food Systems and Policy | 3 |
| NUTR 3300 | Nutrition and Health Aspects of Disease | 4 |
| NUTR 3359 | Nutrition Capstone | 1-3 |
| HLED 3363 | Management of Health Initiatives | 3 |
| or MGT 3300 | Management | |
| HLED 3271 | Health Education | 3 |
| HLED 4394 | Health Research Methods and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| or PSYC 4351 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | |
| Any NUTR or HLED 3000-4000 level course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30-32 | |
At least 6 credits must be at the 4000 level.
Meeting the above major requirements also satisfies the following General Education requirements:
Global, Sustainability, Engaged Learning, two NUTR Writing Intensive courses, QLS, QIO, and QCM.
Mission of the Nutrition and Allied Health Major
The undergraduate Nutrition and Allied Health Major program provides and promotes a high-quality education for the preparation of competent future food and nutrition service management professionals. The program provides learners with evidence-based comprehensive knowledge and applications of food science, food sustainability, facility operations, and business management to promote the health and well-being of people served in hospitals, restaurants, and the food industry.
A student pursing a degree or major in Nutrition and Allied Health cannot earn a degree or major in Nutrition and Dietetics. A student earning a B.S. in Nutrition and Allied Health can also earn a major in Health Education and Promotion.
Students in the Mesa Nutrition and Allied Health major will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate critical thinking skills in application of research for informed practice.
University SLO 2: Critical & Creative Thinking Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate effective communication and nutrition education skills.
University SLO 3: Communication Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate food and nutrition science understanding for practice skills.
University SLO 2: Critical & Creative Thinking Skills