Food and Nutrition, Non-Registered Dietitian, B.S.

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The food and nutrition degree is for students who enjoy the study of nutrition but do not desire to become registered dietitians.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
or
BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

2. Human Sciences Core Requirements

HMSC 1300 - Foundations in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3

3. Support/Pre-Major Area

Six hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Core Science Labs:

Must correspond to Core Curriculum Science courses.

CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

4. Program Courses

Forty-five hours from:

CHEF 1101 - Principles of Food Science Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1201 - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 2
NUTR 1138 - Diet and Fitness Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1239 - Management in Meal Production Credit(s): 2
CHEF 1139 - Management in Meal Production Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1205 - Public Health and Safety Management Credit(s): 2
NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3
RSTO 1325 - Purchasing in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3332 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels Credit(s): 3
NUTR 3339 - Nutrition Credit(s): 3
NUTR 3349 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle Credit(s): 3
NUTR 4303 - Cultural Aspects of Food Credit(s): 3
RSTO 4104 - Advanced Culinary Planning and Preparation Credit(s): 1
RSTO 4331 - Food Service Management and Organization Credit(s): 3
NUTR 4309 - Community Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4120 - Practicum Credit(s): 1-6
NUTR 4329 - Nutrition for Sports Credit(s): 3
NUTR 4335 - Nutrition Counseling Credit(s): 3

5. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

6. Minor

An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 24 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced at SFA.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.