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Program checklist · Joint Bachelor’s / Master’s Degrees

Nutrition - Dietetics Emphasis (BS) / Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MS)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Joint Bachelor’s / Master’s Degrees
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Sample Degree Plan Program Learning Outcomes CIP Codes: 19.0504 (Nutrition - Dietetics Emphasis), 51.3101 (Nutrition and Dietetics) Program Admission See Admission Requirements for the program. Program Information All undergraduate Foundational Core and Required Support Courses must be passed with a C (2.0) or higher to be counted in the major. All other program courses must be completed with a B- (2.7) or higher. All Core Knowledge for the RDN (KRDN) assessments must be completed with a 75% or higher. Retaking of any course must be completed within three (3) years of acceptance into the program. Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the program. Some courses are only taught one semester per year. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework, including electives. Once accepted into the program, students participate in a lockstep, full-time schedule for two years (four semesters). At the end of the first year, and upon successful completion of all program and university requirements, a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - Dietetics Emphasis will be awarded. At the end of the second year and upon successful completion of all program and university requirements, a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a didactic verification statement will be awarded. The program will help students prepare to apply for an accredited Dietetic Internship during the Fall semester of the program’s second year. This program requires the completion of MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference . Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_b72e88c7
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Human Nutrition - Dietetics Emphasis (BS)

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    General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

    2 items
    1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
      Not resolved to a course

    Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

    1 item
    1. Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
      Not resolved to a course

    Nutrition - Dietetics Curriculum (83 Credits)

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      Foundational Core (32 Credits)

      11 items
      1. NFS 1000
        Introduction to Dietetics
        As published: “Introduction to Dietetics 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      2. NFS 1020
        Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition
        As published: “Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
        3
      3. NFS 2020
        Nutrition in the Life Cycle
        As published: “Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. NFS 2140
        Nutrition of the Infant and Child
        As published: “Nutrition of the Infant and Child 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. NFS 2480
        Intuitive Eating
        As published: “Intuitive Eating 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. NFS 3020
        Nutrition as Related to Fitness and Sports
        As published: “Nutrition as Related to Fitness and Sports 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. NFS 3040
        Nutrition Assessment
        As published: “Nutrition Assessment 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. KIN 2010
        Medical Terminology
        As published: “Medical Terminology 2 Credit(s)”
        2
      9. KIN 3070
        Exercise Physiology
        As published: “Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. KIN 3075
        Exercise Physiology Lab
        As published: “Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      11. MATH 1040
        Statistical Inference
        As published: “Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
        4

      Requirements

      3 items
      1. ANTH 1010
        Cultural Anthropology
        As published: “Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      2. PSY 1010
        General Psychology
        As published: “General Psychology 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      3. SOC 1010
        Introduction to Sociology
        As published: “Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3

      Required Support Courses (37 Credits)

      0 items

        Requirements

        12 items
        1. BIOL 1610
          General Biology I
          As published: “General Biology I 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
          3
        2. BIOL 1615
          General Biology Lab I
          As published: “General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        3. BIOL 1620
          General Biology II
          As published: “General Biology II 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. BIOL 1625
          General Biology Lab II
          As published: “General Biology Lab II 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        5. BIOL 2060
          Introductory Microbiology
          As published: “Introductory Microbiology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. BIOL 2065
          Introductory Microbiology Lab
          As published: “Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        7. BIOL 2320
          Human Anatomy
          As published: “Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. BIOL 2325
          Human Anatomy Lab
          As published: “Human Anatomy Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        9. BIOL 2420
          Human Physiology
          As published: “Human Physiology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        10. BIOL 2425
          Human Physiology Lab
          As published: “Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        11. BIOL 3060
          Genetics
          As published: “Genetics 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        12. BIOL 3065
          Genetics Lab
          As published: “Genetics Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. CHEM 1110
          Elementary Chemistry
          As published: “Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
          3
        2. CHEM 1115
          Elementary Chemistry Lab
          As published: “Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        3. CHEM 1120
          Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry 5 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHEM 1125
          Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab
          As published: “Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. KIN 4020
          Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise Science
          As published: “Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. SOC 3450
          Applied Research Methods
          As published: “Applied Research Methods 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. SW 3600
          Research Methods in the Social Sciences
          As published: “Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Dietetics Program Core (14 Credits)

        8 items
        1. NFS 4000
          Dietetic Professionalism I
          As published: “Dietetic Professionalism I 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        2. NFS 4100
          Exploring Culture in Nutrition
          As published: “Exploring Culture in Nutrition 2 Credit(s)”
          2
        3. NFS 4105
          Exploring Culture in Nutrition Lab
          As published: “Exploring Culture in Nutrition Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        4. NFS 4240
          Food Sustainability Seminar
          As published: “Food Sustainability Seminar 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        5. NFS 4481
          Community Nutrition: Dietetics
          As published: “Community Nutrition: Dietetics 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. NFS 4700
          Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy
          As published: “Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy 2 Credit(s)”
          2
        7. NFS 4990
          Senior Seminar in Nutrition
          As published: “Senior Seminar in Nutrition 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        8. KIN 4080
          Obesity and Weight Management
          As published: “Obesity and Weight Management 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Free Electives and University Requirements

        4 items
        1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
          Not resolved to a course
        2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
          Not resolved to a course
        3. 40 upper-division credits, 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
          Not resolved to a course
        4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
          Not resolved to a course

        Nutrition and Dietetics (MS)

        0 items

          Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum (30 Credits)

          14 items
          1. NFS 6000
            Dietetic Professionalism II
            As published: “Dietetic Professionalism II 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          2. NFS 6020
            Nutritional Biochemistry: Macronutrients
            As published: “Nutritional Biochemistry: Macronutrients 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. NFS 6030
            Nutritional Biochemistry: Micronutrients
            As published: “Nutritional Biochemistry: Micronutrients 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. NFS 6040
            Nutrition Counseling and Communication: Dietetics
            As published: “Nutrition Counseling and Communication: Dietetics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. NFS 6050
            Medical Nutrition Therapy I
            As published: “Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. NFS 6060
            Medical Nutrition Therapy II
            As published: “Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. NFS 6200
            Food Science
            As published: “Food Science 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. NFS 6205
            Food Science Lab
            As published: “Food Science Lab 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          9. NFS 6250
            Foodservice
            As published: “Foodservice 2 Credit(s)”
            2
          10. NFS 6300
            Management in Dietetics
            As published: “Management in Dietetics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          11. NFS 6991
            Capstone One
            As published: “Capstone One 2 Credit(s)”
            2
          12. NFS 6992
            Capstone Project II
            As published: “Capstone Project II 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          13. NFS 6993
            Capstone Project III
            As published: “Capstone Project III 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          14. NFS 6994
            Capstone Project IV
            As published: “Capstone Project IV 1 Credit(s)”
            1

          Licensure Notification

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