Dietetics, B.S. (Pending Final Approval)

The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics provides a comprehensive foundation in the science and practice of nutrition with a focus on the role of diet in health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical care. The curriculum emphasizes the biological and behavioral sciences underlying nutrition and prepares students to understand the complex relationships among food, nutrients, health, and disease across the lifespan.

Coursework includes a broad range of nutritional domains such as community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, research, and food science, and integrates concepts from physiology and chemistry to support evidence-based decision making. Through a combination of didactic learning and applied experiences, students develop critical thinking, communication, and professional skills relevant to contemporary dietetics practice.

The Dietetics major prepares graduates for post-baccalaureate education and training in dietetics and nutrition, as well as for graduate study in public health, and related health professions. Graduates are positioned to pursue careers in health care, community and public health settings, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, industry, and academic environments focused on nutrition and wellness.

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the major in Dietetics, B.S. program

Students completing a B.S. degree in Dietetics must complete a minimum of 120 credits and the following:

General Education Requirements

In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

Nutrition Foundations Courses

BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
BIO 2006 - Clinical Anatomy and Physiology (5) or BIO 2100 - Human Anatomy (4) and BIO 2600 - Human Physiology (4)
CDS 3300 - Microbiology of Infectious Diseases (3) or BIO 3500 - General Microbiology (4) or BIO 3520 - Introduction to Human Microbiology (4)
CDS 4250 - Medical Biochemistry (4) or BIO 3232 - Biochemistry I (4)
CHM 1440 - General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4)
CHM 1470 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHM 2340 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
EHS 2550 - Basic Statistics for Health Sciences (3) or STA 2220 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4)
HS 2000 - Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors (3) and HS 2050 - Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors Learning Lab (1) *
HS 3500 - Health Behavior Theories (3) *
NTR 1000 - Careers in Nutrition (1)
NTR 2500 - Human Nutrition and Health (3)
NTR 2650 - Nutrition Assessment Methods (3)
NTR 2651 - Nutrition Assessment Methods Laboratory (1)
PH 3000 - Introduction to Public Health (3) *
PSY 1000 - Introduction to Psychology (4) or SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology (4) *
WRT 1060 - Composition II (4)
*Courses that also satisfy the university general education requirement

Dietetics Professional Courses

It is recommended that students be fully admitted to the Dietetics, B.S. program (see “Applications” section below) prior to enrolling in the following courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

NTR 2700 - Introduction to Food Science (3)
NTR 2750 - Introduction to Cooking and Culinary Science (2)
NTR 3000 - Nutrition Research Methods (3)
NTR 3100 - Dietetics Seminar (1)
NTR 3120 - Community Nutrition (3)
NTR 3140 - Food, Nutrition, and Culture (3) *
NTR 3300 - Organizational Behavior and Health Care Systems (3)
NTR 4100 - Lifecycle Nutrition (4)
NTR 4200 - Communication and Counseling in Nutrition Practice (4)
NTR 4300 - Food Service Management (4)
NTR 4350 - Nutrient Metabolism (4)
NTR 4400 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (4)
NTR 4450 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (4)
NTR 4500 - Professional Practice and Ethics in Nutrition (4) *
NTR 4600 - Community Nutrition Practicum (4)
*Courses that also satisfy the university general education requirement

Other Requirements:

Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
Earn a minimum grade of B- in NTR 4600 - Community Nutrition Practicum
Meet standards for program identified accreditation requirements for knowledge and professionalism
Complete a minimum of 20 hours of nutrition-focused community service or volunteer work

Admission to the Dietetics, B.S. Program

The Dietetics major can be completed in 4 years, however, students are admitted into the major upon successful completion of approximately 2 years of prerequisite courses. There is a competitive application process for entry into the Dietetics program which includes preliminary coursework and the following requirements:

A minimum grade of B- in NTR 2500
Grade point average for science courses (recommended minimum 2.0)
Overall GPA (recommended minimum 2.8)
Personal statement
Resume
Application

To apply, students must complete (or be enrolled in*):

*Admission into the B.S. in Dietetics will be conditional upon successful completion of courses in progress at the time of application

Graduation Requirements

Students in the Dietetics program who do not sufficiently complete all required coursework and additional requirements for the B.S. in Dietetics are not eligible to graduate with the B.S. in Dietetics. In these cases, students are eligible to graduate with a B.S. in Nutrition if all required coursework for the B.S. in Nutrition are sufficiently completed.

Applicable Minors

All Minors are applicable to this major with the exception of the following Minor(s): Child Welfare, International Orientation for EGR/CS, and Sustainability Engineering.