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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition provides students with a broad general education and a strong foundation in nutrition, dietetics and the sciences. The emphasis is integrating theory, research and application of knowledge to the profession of dietetics. The curriculum meets the didactic program in dietetics requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and graduates are eligible for admission to accredited internships. The faculty has expertise in nutritional sciences, exercise science, clinical and community practice and leadership studies.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and Transfer Students: Active Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge and skills necessary to plan and evaluate menus and diets of individuals/groups to promote nutritional health and well-being.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use oral and written communication skills effectively in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret current research and utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
4. Apply acquired knowledge and skills to enroll in a supervised practice program, advanced/professional study or employment.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Accreditation

The program is currently fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Phone: 800-877-1600 ext. 5400
Mail: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
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