Curriculum

Recommended Course Sequence

  • NTN 100T Transitions (1)
  • MAT 140 College Algebra (4)
  • CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry (4)
  • ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry (4)
  • SOC 133 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • STA 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
  • BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life (3)
  • COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
  • NTN 230 Nutrition (3)
  • NTN 480 – Medical Terminology (1
  • University Studies – Creative Perspectives (3)
  • FCS 350 Food Science (3)
  • *EXS 200 Scholarly Writing in Exercise Science (2)
  • PSY 180 General Psychology (3)
  • BIO 227 Human Anatomy Lecture (2) and BIO 228 Lab (2) OR
    EXS 250 Anatomical & Physiological Concepts for Health Science (4)
  • University Studies – Historical Perspectives (3)
  • University Studies – Literary & Philosophical Perspectives (3)
  • NTN 200 Introduction to the Profession (1)
  • BIO 229 Human Physiology (3) and BIO 230 Lab (1) OR
    EXS 250 Anatomical & Physiological Concepts for Health Science (4)
  • CHE 210 Brief Organic Chemistry (3)
  • BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology (4)
  • NTN 333 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (3)
  • NTN 350 Nutrition Counseling and Education (3)
  • NTN 371 Quantity Food Production Practicum (1)
  • NTN 372 Quantity Food Production and Purchasing (3)
  • NTN 412 Community Nutrition and Health (3)
  • NTN 330 Nutrient Metabolism (3)
  • CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry (3)
  • NTN 373 Management of Food Service Personnel and Facilities (3)
  • University Studies – Cultural & Diverse Perspectives & Responsible Citizenship (3) PCH 260: Ethics of Healthcare Decision Making recommended
  • PCH 315 Overview of the Health Care Delivery System (3)
  • NTN 440 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (4)
  • NTN 499 Senior Seminar (1)
  • Elective – 300 level or above (3)
  • Elective – 300 level or above (3)
  • Advisor-approved elective (2)
  • In place of electives student may choose to complete a minor
  • EXS 471 Organizational Management in Health Science (3) or PCH 305 Health Admin & Mgt
  • NTN 422 Meal Management (3)
  • NTN 450 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (4)
  • NTN 460 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (1)
  • Elective – 300 level or above (3)
  • Advisor-approved elective (1)
  • BIO 501 Immunology (3) [prerequisite: BIO 300
  • EXS 350 Exercise Physiology (3) [prerequisite: BIO 229 & BIO 230, or permission of instructor
  • EXS 351 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (2) [prerequisite: BIO 229 & BIO 230, or permission of instructor; corequisite: EXS 350
  • EXS 356 Health Promotion Programming (3) [prerequisite: EXS 101 or instructor permission
  • EXS 385 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180)
  • HEA 302 Consumer Health (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 311 Epidemiology (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 330 Death and Dying: Issues for Caregivers (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 350 Foundations of Community Health Education (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 360 Health Education Services (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 448 Health Policy (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • HEA 458 Lifestyle and Weight Management (3) [prerequisites: NTN 230, PSY 180, and either EXS 101 or HEA 191 or SOC 133; or instructor permission
  • HEA 475 Health Assessment and Evaluation (3) [will need permission from instructor
  • PSY 404 Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavior (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180
  • PSY 471 Behavior Modification (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180
  • SOC 325 Sociology of Food (3) [no prerequisite
  • SOC 340 Medical Sociology (3) [no prerequisite
  • SWK 395 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) [prerequisite: junior standing

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