Nutrition & Dietetics: Didactic Program Required Courses
Required Courses
The Didactic Program requires 54 credits in nutrition and dietetics. Specific courses in science and math are required to meet ACEND standards. Students are eligible for a minor in science if an additional 3 credits are taken in a higher level science course.
| Course Name | Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 101 A&B | Nutrition Topics and Skills | 1 |
| ND | 103 | Basic and Culinary Foods | 3 |
| ND | 112 | Nutrition I | 3 |
| ND | 138 | Food Safety | 1 |
| ND | 203 | Food Science and Technology | 3 |
| ND | 211 | Nutrition Education | 3 |
| ND | 213 | Nutrition II | 3 |
| ND | 223 | Social and Cultural Aspects of Food | 3 |
| ND | 300 | Theory of Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 4 |
| ND | 301 | A,B,C Theory of Food Systems Management I | 4.5 |
| ND | 312 | Community Nutrition | 2 |
| ND | 331 | Sports Nutrition In Health Promotion | 3 |
| ND | 379 | A,B,C,D Food Systems Management II | 6 |
| ND | 391 | Supervised Practice Food Systems Management I | 1 |
| ND | 392 | Supervised Practice Community Nutrition | 1.5 |
| ND | 400 | Preparation for Professional Practice | 3 |
| ND | 420 | Theory of Medical Nutrition Theraphy II | 6 |
| ND | 465 | Research in Nutrition and Dietetics |
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Nutrition & Dietetics Dept. | O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Room 221 | (570) 348-6277 | nutrition@marywood.edu