Nutrition Science
Degree Requirements
Major: Nutrition Science
Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- *
May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.
- †
General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science Core Requirements | ||
| BIOC 260 | Elements of Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOL 220 & 220L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 221 & 221L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 117 | Chemical Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| HNES 250 | Nutrition Science | 3 |
| HNES 251 | Nutrition, Growth and Development | 3 |
| HNES 261 & 261L | Food Selection and Preparation Principles and Food Selection and Preparation Principles Laboratory | 5 |
| HNES 291 | Seminar (Introduction to Nutrition Science Careers) | 1 |
| HNES 351 | Metabolic Basis of Nutrition | 4 |
| HNES 354 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| MICR 202 & 202L | Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Lab | 3 |
| HNES 400 | Interprofessional Health Care Practice | 3 |
| CSCI 114 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 211 | Introduction To Behavior Modification | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| HNES 260 | Athletic Training Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
BS/MS Accelerated Subplan
Students interested in pursuing the B.S. to M.S. accelerated program will complete the following requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BS/MS Accelerated Coordinated Program in Nutrition Science and Dietetics | ||
| HNES 354L | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory | 2 |
| HNES 458L | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory | 3 |
| HNES 658 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| HNES 460L | Foodservice Systems Management II Laboratory | 1 |
| HNES 480 | Dietetics Practicum (Capstone Experience) | 12 |
| HNES 668 | Leadership and Communication in Dietetics | 1 |
| HNES 442 | Community Health and Nutrition Education | 3 |
| HNES 442L | Community Health and Nutrition Laboratory | 3 |
| HNES 361 | Foodservice Systems Management I | 3 |
| HNES 361L | Foodservice Systems Management I Laboratory | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
BS/MS Accelerated Subplan notes
- A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for transfer courses in nutrition science.
- A grade of 'C' or better is required in all HNES prefix courses.
- Minimum GPA requirements must be met (3.0 overall and 2.75 in sciences including BIOC 260, BIOL 220/L, BIOL 221/L, CHEM 117, HNES 250, and MICR 202/L)
- A grade of 'C' or better is required for all required science courses (BIOC 260, BIOL 220/L, BIOL 221/L, CHEM 117, MICR 202/L)
- A grade of 'B' or better is required for HNES 250 - Nutrition Science
- If a student is interested in this option, they should speak with the Undergraduate Advisor for Nutrition Science in the College of Human Sciences and Education Academic Advising Center located in EML 270.
- Students intending to pursue the Accelerated option will need a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.75 science GPA by the end of their 4th and 5th semesters to be eligible for the program.
- Students will also be required to complete a Combined/Accelerated Degree Program Declaration Form during the summer or fall after semester 4 and then apply to the Graduate School during semester 5.
- GRE is not required.