A Nutrition minor can be an excellent addition to almost any major, whether it be Biology, Psychology, Education, Nursing, Communication, or another.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a faculty member to discuss the Nutrition major or minor. Faculty in the department would be delighted to talk with you, work out a four-year plan, and answer any questions you might have. 

Course Requirements for Students Declaring a Nutrition Minor Fall 2019 or After:

Required Courses:

• NUTR 125 Concepts of Nutrition Science or NUTR 110 Understanding Nutrition - 4 credits
• NUTR 225 Experimental Food Science or NUTR 223 Introduction to Food Science - 4 credits
• NUTR 323 Public Health Nutrition - 4 credits

To complete the minor, students must select 8 additional credits in Nutrition. Students may select these 8 credits from any of the courses offered in the department.

Course Requirements for Students Declaring a Nutrition Minor Prior to Fall 2019:

The Nutrition Minor requires students to complete a total of 20 credits in nutrition, which includes 12 credits in required courses and an additional 8 credits in nutrition courses that the student may select.

Required Courses:

• NUTR 125 Concepts of Nutrition Science - 4 credits
• NUTR 220 Exploring Weight Issues - 2 credits (Prerequisite: NUTR 125)
• NUTR 230 Food and Culture - 2 credits
• NUTR 323 Public Health Nutrition: Infancy through Aging - 4 credits (Prerequisite: NUTR 125)

To complete the minor, students must select 8 additional credits in Nutrition. Students may select these 8 credits from any of the courses offered in the department.

NUTR 223: Introduction to Food Science or NUTR 225: Experimental Food Science are strongly recommended for the Nutrition Minor.

Students should talk with a faculty member in the Nutrition department no later than fall semester of the sophomore year to assist in developing a four year plan that accommodates the minor in nutrition, and to advise students on elective courses in the department that fit with the student’s interests and academic learning goals.