Human Nutrition Minor

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A minor in human nutrition strengthens degrees in kinesiology and health, food science, nursing, animal science, and related fields. Students who minor in human nutrition learn how food choices can influence their health and well-being. While the coursework provides a foundation for making positive lifestyle choices, it does not prepare students to provide nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy. Students must take courses for letter grade and receive a grade of C or above in each course.

Required Courses

FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
CHEM 2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
ZOO 3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4

Plus One of the Following

FCSC 4145 - Advanced Nutrition Credits: 4
MOLB 3610 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4 *

Plus Three of the Following

FCSC 1101 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 3
FCSC 1150 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
FCSC 2141 - Nutrition Controversies Credits: 2
FCSC 3142 - Geriatric Nutrition Credits: 2
FCSC 3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC 3147 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 4044 - Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 4145 - Advanced Nutrition Credits: 4 *
FCSC 4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3

Minor Total: 23-25 Hours

* Course can be used to fulfill only one category.