2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) Major


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: COLLEGES & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

C. Y. Wang, Head
Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality
SNF 425
605-688-5161
e-mail: cy.wang@sdstate.edu

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major – Dietetics Specialization:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 2: Oral Communication Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall: Mathematics 102 or Higher)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Summer:


Senior Year:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)
  • Electives Credits: 3-4
    (Fall)

Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major - Food Science Specialization:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 2: Oral Communication Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall)

Junior Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3
    * (Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Requirements for Nutrition and Food Science Major - Nutritional Sciences Specialization:


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 1: Written Communication Credits: 3
    * (Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall)
  • SGR Goal 2: Oral Communication Credits: 3
    * (Fall)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 1: Written Communication Credits: 3
    * (Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Science/Diversity Credits: 6
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 6
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall)

Senior Year:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall)
  • Electives Credits: 6
    (Fall)

Note:


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses with a NFS or HFM prefix.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: COLLEGES & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS