Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Dietetic Science
University Park, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Dietetic Science at New Mexico State University trains students in nutrition education, health promotion and community nutrition. The Nutrition Education concentration stresses evidence-based communication and teaching healthy living. Degree rules include 120 credits with 48 credits at 300 or above; consult an advisor about a Public Health minor.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as nutrition educators, nutrition assistants or health promotion specialists in county agencies, Extension Services, community nutrition programs, schools and health organizations. Related roles include outreach coordinator, wellness educator and program evaluator, using evidence-based communication skills and public health
The department is designed to educate you as an individual and as a citizen in a changing society. They also develop a scientific attitude and the ability to conduct research directed toward solutions to problems affecting the quality of life for individuals, families and communities.
This concentration prepares students to become nutrition educators who work within the community and public health settings. This concentration focuses on health and wellness, the association between nutrition and health, and teaching healthy living. Graduates from the Nutrition Education concentration will have learned the skills to communicate evidence-based nutrition information, provide nutrition education, and blend nutrition with other health science subjects. The job opportunities for those graduating from this program include working as a nutrition educator or nutrition assistant in county agencies, Extension Services, community nutrition programs, schools and health organizations.
Unlike the Dietetics concentration, this concentration does not prepare students to pursue the credential of a Registered Dietitian.
Concentration: Nutrition Education (General)
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Due to the large number of PHLS course in the Nutrition Education option, students are encouraged to pursue a Public Health minor. Please see an advisor for more information and to view a Nutrition Education & Public Health minor roadmap.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G Intermediate Algebra and ENGL 1110G Rhetoric and Composition. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Please meet with an advisor to determine course progression.
First Year
Fall
- ENGL 1110G Composition I (C or better) 4 credits
- MATH 1220G College Algebra (C or better) 1 3 credits
Choose one from the following: 3
- ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture (C- or better)
- COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication (C- or better)
- COMM 1130G Public Speaking (C- or better)
- BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory 4
Recommended courses for 2 credits (not required) 2
- ACES 1120 or ACES 1210 Freshman Orientation or Financial Fitness for College Students
Spring
Choose one from the following: 3
- ENGL 2130G Advanced Composition
- ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication (C or better)
- ENGL 2210H Professional and Technical Communication Honors
- ENGL 2215G Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
- ENGL 2221G Writing in the Humanities and Social Science (C or better)
- NUTR 2120 Seminar I - Becoming a Nutrition Professional (C or better and only available in Spring semesters) 1
- PHLS 1110G Personal Health & Wellness 3
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 4
- NUTR 2110 Human Nutrition (C or better) 3
Second Year
Fall
- FCST 1130 Interpersonal Skills in Intimate Relationships 3
- FCSC 2250 Overview of Family and Consumer Sciences Teaching (C or better and only available in Fall semesters) 3
- FSTE 2110G Food Science I (C or better) 4
Choose one from the following: 4
- BIOL 2210 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences (at DACC only/ C or better)
- SPMD 2210 & 2210L Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (C or better) Credits 14
Spring
- HRTM 2110 Safety, Sanitation and Health in the Hospitality Industry 1
- HRTM 2120 Food Production and Service Fundamentals 3
- PHIL 1145G or PHIL 2110G Philosophy, Law, and Ethics or Introduction to Ethics 3
Choose one from the following: 3
- PHLS 3210 Foundations of Community Health Education (C- or better)
- PHLS 2110 Foundations of Health Education (C- or better and at DACC only)
Choose one from the following: 4
- BIOL 2221 Human Physiology (C or better)
- BIOL 2225 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (C or better and at DACC only)
- SPMD 3410 Exercise Physiology (C or better)
- SPMD 3210 & 3210L Anatomy and Physiology II and Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (C or better in both)
Third Year
Fall
Choose one from the following: 4-5
- FSTE 320 Food Microbiology (C or better)
- BIOL 311 & 311 L General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory (C or better for both)
- BIOL 2320 & BIOL 311 L Public Health Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory (C or better for both)
- FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family (C or better) 3
- PHLS 3120V Women's Health Issues 3
- PHLS 3220 Foundations of Public Health (C- or better) 3
- NUTR 3110 Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle (C or better) 3
Spring
Choose one from the following: 3
- AXED 4510 Introduction to Research Methods 3
- FCSC 400 Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences
- PHLS 4310 Biometrics and Health Research
- PSYC 310 Experimental Methods
- SOCI 3150 Social Research: Methods
- FCST 2140 Adult Development and Aging (C or better) 3
- FCSC 345 Management Concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences Teaching (C or better and only available in Spring semesters) 3
- PHLS 4620V Cross-Cultural Aspects of Health (C- or better) 3
- HRTM 363 Quantity Food Production and Service 4
Fourth Year
Fall
- NUTR 4210 Community Nutrition 3
- PHLS 4610 Health Disparities: Determinants and Interventions 3
- NUTR 4233 Nutrition Counseling and Education (C or better, Fall only) 3
- NUTR 4220 Food Service Organization and Management (C or better, Fall only) 3
- FCSC 445 Career and Technical Education Programs 3
- FCSC 446 Teaching Methods I for Family and Consumer Sciences (C or better and only available in Fall semesters) 3
Spring
- PHLS 4810 Infectious and Noninfectious Disease Prevention (C or better and only available in Spring semesters) 3
- NUTR 4565 Field Experience Community Nutrition 2
- FCSC 447 Teaching Methods II for Family and Consumer Sciences (C or better, Spring only) 3
- VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 4 3
- Area VI: Creative & Fine Arts Course 5 3
Total Credits 120-121
- MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G College Algebra first.
- Not required for the degree. Highly recommended if new to NMSU
- AXED 4510 Introduction to Research Methods is only taught in the Fall semesters, this will require changes to year three- spring and year four- fall semesters, speak with your advisor if you'd like to take this course.
- See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses, that cannot be offered through the College of Health and Social Services.
- See the General Education section of the catalogue for a full list of courses
ACES Scholarships
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences scholarships are available to incoming students, continuing students, and transfer students registered in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The number of awards and amounts vary by the scholarship.
