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Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Curriculum

This program will expose you to the essential principles of dietetics, nutrition, and biomedical sciences. Our curriculum includes a strong foundation in anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. It builds on an applied focus, which includes human nutrition and health, dietetics practice, community nutrition programming, and food service management.

First Year Seminar (3 credits)
All undergraduate students are required to successfully complete First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1000) in the first semester at NSU.

  • BSHN 1200 - Nutrition for the Health Professions (3 credits)
  • BSHN 1300 - Careers in Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2000 - Principles of Wellness (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2100 - Food and Culture (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2300 - Nutrition Education, Counseling & Communication (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2400 - Community Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2500 - Introduction to Food Service Systems (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3000 - Lifespan Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3100 - Nutrition Advocacy and Public Policy (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3200 - Nutrition at the Cellular Level (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4000 - Exploring Nutrition Research (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4100 - Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4200 - Human Function & Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4300 - Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3 credits)
Choose five courses from the following*:
  • BSHN 1400 - Nutrition Seminar (3 credits)
  • BSHN 2250 - Hot Topics in Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3300 - Global Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3400 - Plant-Based Nutrition (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3500 - Interprofessional Models of Nutrition Care (3 credits)
  • BSHN 3600 - Nutritional Implications for Special Populations (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4300 - Nutritional Science and Academic Writing (3 Credits)
  • BSHN 4400 - Directed Individual Study (3 credits)
  • HONR 2020L - Nutrition Facts and Fiction (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4900 - Global Outreach and Applied Learning (3 credits)
  • BSHN 4901 - Domestic Outreach and Applied Learning (3 credits)

*Students are permitted to take 6 credits of the required 15 major elective credits from the BPH (Bachelor of Science in Public Health), HAWC (Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching), and/or Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) course prefixes.

BSHN 1200 Nutrition in the Health Professions
BSHN 2300 Nutrition Education, Counseling, and Communication
BSHN 2000 Principles Of Wellness
BSHN 3000 Life Span Nutrition

Select 6 additional credits from any of the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Electives courses.

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