Requirements for a Major or Minor in Nutrition and Dietetics
Programs offered • Major in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (60 credits) • Minor in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (20 credits) Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics) The mission of the food/nutrition/dietetics program is to provide an educational environment consistent with the mission of Concordia College that will facilitate development of future professionals in careers related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The program seeks to: • prepare graduates for a practice experience in dietetic internship or preprofessional practice program • prepare graduates for participation in the American Dietetics Association • prepare graduates with experiences of a diverse and comprehensive nature to meet the knowledge requirements of the American Dietetic Association. Student-Learning Outcomes • Students will use oral and written communication skills along with appropriate technology to effectively convey nutrition information to both professional and lay audiences. • Students will be able to analyze and interpret data relevant to dietetics practice. • Students will be able to perform nutritional assessment and develop appropriate care plans for individuals across the lifespan and for diverse health conditions. • Students will be able to apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the function of the food service system. • Students will be able to describe laws, regulations and policies that impact both food service and community health. The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Concordia College is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040. After graduation, food/nutrition/dietetics majors may enter dietetic internships, graduate school or employment in the food industry. Those completing the dietetic internship are eligible to write the examination to become a registered dietitian. Food/nutrition/dietetics majors who plan to apply for a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian are required to apply and be accepted into the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Students must submit their applications for admission into the DPD in the spring semester following completion of FND 112, FND 321, BIOL 121, CHEM 111-142. The application process requires: 1. Successful completion of FND 112, BIOL 121, CHEM 111, CHEM 142 with a grade of C or better 2. Completion of the application form – available at www.cord.edu/academics/nutrition/index.php -click the dietetics handbook link 3. Completion of all required natural science courses within the past five years 4. Submission of official transcripts from all colleges attended, a résumé, and a one page written personal statement describing career goals 5. Students not selected may submit one additional application 6. Application materials should be collected into one large folder and left in the department office (Jones 316). Selection will be based on: 1. Students with a GPA of 2.8 or above 2. Ranking of students by the advisory board members 3. Fulfillment of specific requirements does not ensure admission into the program 4. Students not selected for the DPD continue as food/nutrition/dietetics majors to pursue graduate school or employment in food/nutrition/dietetics related careers. However, students not accepted into the DPD will not be eligible for a Verification Statement to enter a dietetic internship. Major in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics The requirements for a major in food/nutrition/dietetics are 60 credits: • FND 112 – Food Science, 4 credits • FND 238 – Nutrition for the Lifecycle, 2 credits • FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits • FND 425 – Current Issues in Food and Nutrition, 2 credits • FND 346 – Quantity Food Production, 2 credits • FND 361 – Advanced Nutrition, 2 credits • FND 362 – Medical Nutrition Therapy, 4 credits • FND 424 – Clinical Experience, 2 credits • FND 426 – Community Nutrition, 4 credits • FND 446 – Institutional Management, 4 credits • BIOL 121 – Vertebrate Biology, 4 credits • BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits • BIOL 407 – Microbiology, 4 credits • PSYC 111 – Introductory Psychology, 4 credits OR PSYC 212 – Educational Psychology, 4 credits • 4 credits from the following: – ECON 274 – Statistics for Business and Economics, 4 credits – PSYC 230 – Statistics and Psychological Measurement, 4 credits – SOC 228 – Research Methods and Statistics, 4 credits – MATH 205 – Introduction to Statistics, 4 credits • CHEM 111 – Survey of General Chemistry, 4 credits OR CHEM 127 – General Chemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 142 – Survey of Organic and Biochemistry, 4 credits OR CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 341-342 – Organic Chemistry I and II • One of the following: – BUS 307 – U.S. Healthcare Delivery, 4 credits – BUS 323 – Healthcare and Medical Needs, 2 credits – BUS 339 – Principles of Management, 4 credits – BUS 376 – Public Health, 2 credits – BUS 377 – Healthcare Law, 2 credits Minor in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics The requirements for a minor in food/nutrition/dietetics are 20 credits from the following: • FND 112 – Food Science, 4 credits • FND 114 – Food Safety, 4 credits • FND 238 – Nutrition for the Lifestyle, 2 credits • FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits • FND 346 – Quantity Food Production, 2 credits • FND 361 – Advanced Nutrition, 2 credits • FND 362 – Medical Nutrition Therapy, 4 credits • FND 390 – Cooperative Education, 2 to 8 credits • FND 424 – Clinical Experience, 2 credits • FND 425 – Current Issues in Food and Nutrition, 2 credits • FND 426 – Community Nutrition, 4 credits • FND 446 – Institutional Management, 4 credits • FND 250 – Pre-May Seminar, FND 300 – May Seminar and FND 380 – Special Topics, when appropriate, may also be counted toward this minor.
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