Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate and use professional literature and information technologies.
2. Explain/identify research designs, and statistical analysis methods.
3. Integrate research principles into evidence-based practice.
4. Demonstrate effective, assertive and professional oral, written and advocacy/negotiation communication and documentation skills and use of current information technologies.
5. Interpret of nutrition assessment techniques.
6. Develop interventions to affect change and enhance wellness in diverse individuals and groups.
7. Diagram and describe the role of macronutrient metabolism in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
8. Recall and diagram the role of vitamins and minerals in the maintenance of macronutrient metabolism for health and disease prevention.
Intra-University Transfers
Transfer applicants must schedule an interview with Dr. Tanya Horacek, Undergraduate Program Director, to review admission requirements.
Degree Requirements
Degree requires a 3-credit Writing Intensive course and 3 credits of Critical Reflections.
The Writing Intensive and critical reflections courses may meet a Humanities, Social Science, or elective requirement. Note that some courses may satisfy both the writing intensive and critical reflections requirement -For a listing of writing intensive and critical reflection courses, please consult the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.
Study Abroad
Given the structured nature of the Nutrition Science major, planning ahead and working with your advisor makes it easy to study aboard for a whole semester or summer. We also offer a variety of nutrition-tailored study aboard short term experiences.