Nutrition
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Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (NTR) degree provides coursework in a wide array of nutritional domains, including community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and food science, among others. This degree positions students to pursue post-bachelor nutrition and wellness job opportunities in health care, nonprofit, government, industry, and academic settings. Students can apply for the dietetics concentration in their sophomore year, for entry in their junior year. The NTR degree also prepares students for graduate programs in nutrition, public health, and other health professions.
Requirements for the major in Nutrition, B.S. program
Students completing a B.S. degree in Nutrition must complete a minimum of 120 credits and the following:
1. Meet the university general education requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their General Education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
2. Complete the Nutrition core courses
course Biology I (4)
course Clinical Anatomy and Physiology (5)
course Medical Terminology (1)
course Microbiology of Infectious Diseases (3)
or course General Microbiology (4)
or course Introduction to Human Microbiology (4)
course Medical Biochemistry (4)
course General Chemistry I (4)
course General Chemistry II (4)
course General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
course General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
course Organic Chemistry I (4)
course Basic Statistics for Health Sciences (3)
or course Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4)
course Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors (3) and course Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors Learning Lab (1)*
course Health Behavior Theories (3) *
course Careers in Nutrition (1)
course Human Nutrition and Health (3)
course Nutrition Assessment Methods (3)
course Nutrition Assessment Methods Laboratory (1)
course Introduction to Food Science (3)
course Introduction to Cooking and Culinary Science (2)
course Nutrition Research Methods (3)
course Community Nutrition (3)
course Food, Nutrition, and Culture (3) *
course Foodborne Illnesses (2)
Not required for the Concentration in Dietetics
course Lifecycle Nutrition (4)
course Nutrient Metabolism (4)
course Medical Nutrition Therapy I (4)
course Introduction to Public Health (3) *
course Introduction to Psychology (4)
or course Introduction to Sociology (4) *
course Composition II (4)
*Courses that also satisfy the university general education requirement
3. Communication and Ethics Requirements
All students majoring in Nutrition are required to take 1 communication and 1 ethics course related to health and nutrition. In addition, dietetics concentration students are required to take course Communication and Counseling in Nutrition Practice and course Professional Practice & Ethics in Nutrition.
course Communication and Counseling in Nutrition Practice (4)
or course Introduction to Health Literacy (4)
or course Health Communication (4)
course Professional Practice & Ethics in Nutrition (3)
or course Ethics in Health Care (4)
Other Requirements
Students are required to complete the Dietetics Concentration or the minimum number of elective credits to achieve a minimum of 120 total course credits with a minimum of 32 upper level (3000-4000) course credits and satisfy all university degree requirements to graduate.
4. Electives for the Nutrition major
Number of required elective credits varies based on core courses completed and are selected with assistance from your academic adviser, based on your career goals, from an approved list of courses. Students must achieve a minimum of 120 total course credits with a minimum of 32 upper level (3000-4000) course credits and satisfy all university degree requirements to graduate.
Note: Courses required for the major and the concentration cannot be counted as an elective.
course The Food Quest (4)
course Human Anatomy (4)
course Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
course Organic Farming (4)
course Applied Organic Farming (1)
course Genetics (4)
course Cell Biology of Cancer (4)
course Food Systems Biology (4)
course Selected Topics in Biology (1 TO 5)
course Careers in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (1)
course Health Care Systems Around the World (3)
course Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Laboratory (1)
course Medical Genetics (4)
course Human Pathology (4)
course Clinical Microbiology (4)
course Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (1)
course Organic Chemistry I (4)
course Organic Chemistry II (4)
course Public Speaking (4)
course Professional Communication (4)
course Group Dynamics and Communication (4)
course Persuasion (4)
course Communication in Leadership (4)
course Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
course Principles of Microeconomics (4)
course Economics of Health Care (3)
course Safety and First Aid in Exercise Settings (2)
course Exercise Physiology (3)
course Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
course Biomechanics (3)
course Motor Control (3)
course Introduction to Personal Training (2)
course Physical Activity and Aging (2)
course Children and Exercise (2)
course Human Performance Enhancement (2)
course Obesity and Physical Activity (2)
course Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2)
course Health and Disease (2)
course Clinical Biomechanics (2)
course Basic Athletic Training (2)
course Exercise Endocrinology (2)
course Physical Activity Epidemiology (2)
course Training Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation (4)
course Careers in Health (1)
course Stress Management (3)
course Integrative Holistic Health (3)
course Sociology of Health and Medicine (4)
course Introduction to Community Engagement (4)
course Leadership and Healthcare (4)
course Community Engaged Research Experience (4)
course Modalities for Healing (3)
course Healing Traditions (3)
course Laughter as Therapeutic Modality (3)
course Mindfulness (3)
course Qualitative Research Methods (4)
course Special Topics (2 TO 4)
course Information Systems and Healthcare Informatics (3)
course Consumer Behavior (4)
course Calculus I (4)
course Plant-based Diet Nutrition (3)
course Herbs Supplements & Nutrition (3)
course Eating Disorders (3)
course Sports Nutrition (3)
course Food Politics (3)
course Organizational Behavior and Health Care Systems (3)
course Introduction to Health Literacy (4)
course Public Health Program Implementation (4)
course Persuasion and Marketing in Health Promotion (4)
course Adulthood and Aging (4)
course General Physics I (4)
course General Physics Lab I (1)
course General Physics II (4)
course General Physics Lab II (1)
course Public Policy and Health Care (4)
course Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology (4)
course Introduction to Individual Differences and Personality Psychology (4)
course Child Development (4)
course Adolescence and Youth (4)
course Motivation (4)
course Behavior Analysis (4)
course Health Psychology (4)
course Introduction to Psychometrics (4)
course Sociology of Health and Medicine (4)
course Equitable Wellness for Diverse Populations (4)
course Wellness Facilitation (4)
course Assessment and Interventions in Wellness (4)
course Laboratory in Assessment and Interventions (4)
course Environmental Justice (4)
course Population Health, Health Policy, and Healthcare Delivery (4)
course Special Topics (1 TO 4)
course Composition I (4)
or any other course approved by the program director in writing through approved petition exception form
Applicable Minors
All Minors are applicable to this major with the exception of the following Minor(s): Child Welfare, International Orientation for EGR/CS, and Sustainability Engineering.