Dietetics

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Michigan State University



University Requirements (28 Credits)

    Integrative Studies

    Arts and Humanities 

    IAH 201-210 choice, IAH 211-241 choice

    Social, Behavioral and Economical Sciences 

    ISS 200-level, ISS 300-level

    Biological and Physical Sciences* 

    ISB/ISP/1 Lab

*Students who are enrolled in the Dietetics major may complete an alternative track to Integrative Studies in the Biological and Physical Sciences that consists of the following courses: Biochemistry 200; Chemistry 141, 143, 161.  The completion of CEM 161 and CEM 143 satisfies the laboratory requirement.

    Writing (4 credits)

    Tier I Writing - Choice of WRA 110 - 150

    Tier II Writing - Completed in major by HNF 300 and HNF 466

College Of Agriculture & Natural Resources Requirements

a. Mathematics 110 or 116, met in Dietetics major with MTH 116. Placing into a calculus course based on a proctored MSU mathematics placement test may satisfy this requirement. (Interim: MTH 103 + STT 200/201 approved for Dietetics)
b. Economics 201 or 202. Approved subsititute for students in Dietetics: PSY 101.
c. At least 26 credits in courses in the College met in Dietetics major with 47 credits in Dept of Food Science & Human Nutrition.
d. The specific requirements for a major in the College, listed below.
 

Major Requirements (79-84 Credits)

    Professional Courses 

    All of the following courses:

    HNF 150:     Introduction to Human Nutrition

    HNF 300:     Experimental Approaches to Foods

    HNF 320:     Basic Skills in Dietetic Practice

    HNF 375:     Community Nutrition

    HNF 400:     Art and Science of Food Preparation

    HNF 406:     Sociocultural Aspects of Food

    HNF 440:     Foodservice Operations 

    HNF 444:     Computerized Foodservice Management Lab

    HNF 445:    Foodservice Management Experience

    HNF 453:     Nutrition and Human Development

    HNF 461:    Advanced Human Nutrition: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins

    HNF 462:    Advanced Human Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals

    HNF 465:    Nutritional Pathophysiology 

    HNF 466:     Medical Nutrition Therapy

    HNF 467:     Outcome Measurement and Documentation in Medical Nutrition Therapy

    Supporting Discipline Courses 

    All of the following courses:

  1. ANTR 350:    Human Gross Anatomy and Structural Biology
  2. BMB 200:       Introduction to Biochemistry*
  3. CEM 141:      General Chemistry*
  4. CEM 143:      Survey of Organic Chemistry*
  5. CEM 161:      Chemistry Laboratory I*
  6. CSE 101:        Computing Concepts and Competencies
  7. FSC 342:        Food Safety and HACCP
  8. MGT 325:      Management Skills and Processes
  9. PSL 250:        Introductory Physiology

*These 4 courses comprise an alternative track to the University requirement for Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences.

One of the following courses: 

  1. EC 201:      Introduction to Microeconomics
  2. EC 202:      Introduction to Macroeconomics
  3. PSY 101:    Introductory  Psychology

One of the following courses: 

  1. MTH 103:      College Algebra
  2. MTH 116:      College Algebra and Trigonometry

One of the following courses:

  1. STT 200:      Statistical Methods
  2. STT 201:      Statistical Methods with Lab

Elective Courses (12-19 Credits)
 
 

*** 120 Semester credits requirements for graduation ***