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Nutritionists inspire individuals and communities to make healthy food choices for wellness, enhanced sports performance, and in preventing and treating disease.

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Program Overview

The Health Sciences Department at Commonwealth University offers a degree program in Nutrition with concentrations in Dietetics or Sports Nutrition. Those wishing to work in fitness and sports should select the sports nutrition concentration, while those wishing to become registered dietitians should select the dietetics concentration. This program prepares students to complete advanced degrees in the field, qualify for post-baccalaureate internships, and seek employment upon graduation. Career opportunities in this growing field include jobs as clinical dietitians, food-service directors, sports nutritionists, corporate nutritionists, private practice dietitians, wellness and weight control experts, and community dietitians in public and private organizations.

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Courses and Curriculum

First Semester Credits   Second Semester Credits
CHM 1101 Intro to Chem* 4   CHM 1102 Organic and Biochem** 4
COM 1101 Communication 3   ENG 1112 Composition I 3
NTR 2211 Intro to Nutrition 3   NTR 3305 Principles of Food Science** 3
FYS 1100 Freshman Seminar 3   MA 1125 Intro to Statistics 3
General Education 3   General Education 3
         
Total 16   Total 16
Third Semester     Fourth Semester  
BSC 1121 Hum Anat & Physio I * 4   BSC 1122 Hum Anat & Physio II** 4
NTR 3314 Life Cycle Nutrition* 3   NTR 3316 Community Nutrition** 3
NTR 3315 Nutrition Org Mgmt* 3   General Education 6
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting 3   Electives 3
General Education 3      
         
Total 16   Total 16
Fifth Semester     Sixth Semester  
CHM 2201 Introduction to Biochemistry* 4   BSC 3271 Microbio Health Sci ** 4
NTR 4411 Quantity of Food Prod* 3   NTR 4417 Advanced Nutrition** 3
NTR 3325 CHE Counseling & Ed* 3   NTR Electives 3
Electives 6   General Education 3
         
Total 16   Total 16
Seventh Semester     Eighth Semester  
NTR 4401 Medical Nutrition Therapy I* 3   NTR 4402 Medical Nutrition Therapy II** 3
ENG 3313 Composition II 3   NTR 4420 Nutrition Research Seminar** 3
General Education 3   General Education 3
Electives 6   Electives 3
         
Total 15   Total 12

* Fall only class
** Spring only class

The Dietetics Concentration is designed to teach students a varied background in nutrition.

Completion of Dietetics Concentration prepares students for a rewarding career in nutrition and dietetics. Career opportunities in this growing field include jobs as food service directors, nutritionists in schools and fitness facilities, food and nutrition experts for food manufacturers or grocery store chains, clinical dietitians, and wellness and weight control programs. Many Dietetics graduates have found employment through community programs such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, or are employed in a variety of public and private organizations.

This program provides specialized courses in life cycle nutrition, community nutrition, advanced nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and counseling, food science, food service, chemistry, and biology.

Nutrition: Dietetics (B.S.): 120 s.h.

The Dietetics Concentration is for students who wish to become registered dietitians and seek a varied background in nutrition.

Required Courses:

NTR 3315 Food Service Organization and Management 3
NTR 4401 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3
NTR 4402 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3
NTR 4411 Quantity Food Production 4
NTR xxxx Choice 3
BSC 1121* Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSC 1122* Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BSC 3271* Microbiology for Health Sciences 4
CHM 1101* Introduction to Chemistry 4
CHM 1102* Organic and Biochemistry 4
CHM 2201 Introduction to Biochemistry 4
MA 1125* Introductory Statistics I 3

Total Semester Hours for Concentration:

43

Total Semester Hours for the major (Core plus Concentration):

64

 

 

The Sports Nutrition Program is designed for students who seek graduate studies in related fields or who wish to prepare for careers in corporate wellness centers, fitness centers, and university and commercial athletic teams.

Completion of the Sports Nutrition Program prepares students for careers in this rapidly growing field. This program is ideal for students who wish to work with healthy and active individuals and groups, or those who are seeking to develop or rebuild an active, healthy lifestyle.

This program provides a solid foundation for students who wish to study community-based health, wellness, and athletic performance.

Nutrition: Sports Nutrition (B.S.): 120 s.h.

The Sports Nutrition Concentration is for students considering careers in sports or fitness. Additional courses are required for those who wish to become registered dietitians.

Required Courses:

NTR 3330 Sports Nutrition 3
NTR xxxx Choice 3
HPE 3360 Kinesiology 3
HPE 3370 Physiology of Exercise 3
BSC 1121* Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSC 1122* Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CHM 1101* Introduction to Chemistry 4
CHM 1102* Organic and Biochemistry 4
CHM 2201 Introduction to Biochemistry 4
MA 1125* Introductory Statistics I 3
Total Semester Hours for Concentration: 35
Total Semester Hours for the major (Core plus Concentration): 56

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Accreditation
The Commonwealth University Nutrition and Dietetics program is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Careers

There are a variety of career opportunities for graduates of the Nutrition Program at Commonwealth University.

Potential Job Opportunities

  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Consulting Dietitian
  • Public Health Dietitian
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • School Food Service Director
  • Day-Care Food Service Director
  • Food Buyer or Distributor

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