Nutritional Science, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in nutrition, dietetics, or food service. The curriculum also provides the foundation for students to continue their education at the graduate level.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science is 120. Consult with an advisor for the units required in all areas of the degree including General Education courses and free electives.

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Required Prerequisites (16 units)

ANTH 1500 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
or
SOC 2010 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
CHEM 1010 - Fundamentals of Chemistry (4)
ECON 1500 - Economics for the Citizen (3)
MICR 1010 - Introduction to Microbiology (3)
PSY 1500 - Introductory Psychology (3)
NOTE: Courses count towards General Education Requirements.

Requirements for the Major (72 units)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science requires a total of 120 units. The major requires 16 units in preparatory courses plus 56 units, 45 in the core and 11 electives. All courses in the program may only be repeated once.

A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to meet major requirements.

Preparatory Courses (16 units)

Required Core Courses (45 units)

*Courses can also be counted towards General Education requirements.

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Nutritional Science, B.S.

Required Prerequisites (16 units)

Requirements for the Major (72 units)

Preparatory Courses (16 units)

Required Core Courses (45 units)

Electives (11 units)