Nutrition Minor

18 credit hours

The nutrition minor is designed for students majoring in any of the allied health sciences (health and fitness sciences, biology, chemistry) or other area of interest. The curriculum will provide the students with a strong foundation in the principles and assessment of nutrition across the lifecycle, and offer elective courses in community, sports nutrition, and food science.

Requirements

Minor Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 23000 - Assessment of Nutritional Status Credit Hour: 3
EXS 31200 - Nutrition and Metabolism Credit Hour: 3

Nutrition Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

BSC 12100 - Nutrition Credit Hour: 3
EXS 24000 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 30500 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credit Hour: 3
EXS 32000 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credit Hour: 3
EXS 34000 - Nutrition for Performance Credit Hour: 3
HFS 30000 - Health and Well-Being in Society Credit Hour: 3