The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (120 s.h.) major prepares graduates to work as nutrition educators and counselors to serve clients in healthcare, worksites, community, and school-based wellness and fitness programs. The BS in Nutrition is a stand-alone degree program, however, students can apply for admission into a Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) in their second year in the nutrition major.
Students who are accepted into the CPD will participate in coursework that provides the foundation for them to pursue the Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics to become eligible to take the national exam to earn their Registered Dietitians Nutritionist Credential (RDN). Students must apply to the CPD (junior and senior year in the programs) in the spring of their sophomore year. This CPD degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) To complete the BS-Nutrition, students must have a minimum of 2.00 overall GPA and have met minimum grade requirements in all major courses.
To be accepted into and maintain their standing in the CPD, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.0 in major courses.
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