Minor Information
The Nutrition minor allows students to explore the role of nutrition in healthy living through coursework in nutrition science, health, wellness, and food. Completion of the undergraduate Nutrition minor could benefit those interested in improving personal well-being and achieving a healthier lifestyle, as well as students pursuing careers in food, exercise science, athletic training, nursing, medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, dentistry, and other allied health professions.
Details
The Minor:
- Adds value to a wide range of majors by equipping students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
- This program offers a strong foundation in the applied science of nutrition, focusing on how macronutrients and micronutrients support physiological function. Students gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the food environment, and through elective courses may explore nutrition across the lifespan, sports nutrition, and the sociocultural influences on food and health.
- Is open to students in any major. Benefits all students by broadening future employment opportunities and improving personal health and wellness.
Benefits:
- Learn from faculty who have real-world experience and expertise in areas such as sports nutrition, diabetes, weight management, pediatric nutrition, and eating disorders.
- Small class size and student engagement with both faculty and peers.
- Promotion of hands-on learning through interactive projects and our unique teaching kitchen.
Requires 15 hours of study in Nutrition & Dietetics. Courses are customizable to fit individual goals by choosing from a selection of classes specific to the individual interests, such as sports nutrition, lifespan nutrition, and cross-cultural foods.
Required Courses:
- DTS 210 – Nutrition
- DTS 202 – Introductory Foods
- DTS 320 – Intermediate Nutrition
Elective Courses (Pick two):
- DTS 310 – Lifespan Nutrition
- DTS 315 – Sports Nutrition
- DTS 410 – Cross-Cultural Foods
