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Bachelor of Science, Nutrition (B.S.) Requirements


The Bachelor of Science, Nutrition program will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind food, health, and human well-being. Combining principles of biology, chemistry, and food systems, the program will equip students with the knowledge and skills to assess nutritional needs, promote healthy lifestyles, and address public health concerns. Coursework covers topics such as human metabolism, food science, and community nutrition, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, wellness, research, and food industries. Students will engage in laboratory work and community outreach programs. Graduates may pursue careers as nutritionists, dietitians (with additional degrees and credentialing), health educators, or food industry professionals, or continue their education in advanced healthcare or research fields such as dietetics, public health, nursing, healthcare administration, physical therapy, sports management. This program fosters a deep understanding of the role of nutrition in disease prevention and overall well-being, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to individuals and communities.

1. Earn a grade of a "C" or higher in all pre-requisite and major courses
2. Earns a grade of a "D' or higher in all major courses
3. Earn an overall institution GPA minimum of "2.0"  

PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

TITLE

CREDITS

BI 151/L

151/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BI 152/L

152/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BI 162/L

BI 162/L General Microbiology & Lab

4

CH 100

CH 100 Chemistry Essentials

3

PSY 200

Lifespan Development

3

CH 254/L

CH 254/L Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry &

Lab

4

HC 202

Disease and Illness and Lab

4

PSY 350

PSY 350 People and Cultures of Hawaii

3

HC 302

Health Promotion Coaching Strategies

3

PSY 315

Behavioral Science Statistics

3

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

TITLE

CREDITS

NTR-200

Social Impacts of Food and Health

3

NTR-201

Food Science

3

NTR-202

Foundations of Human Nutrition

3

NTR-301

Nutrition and Health through the Lifespan

3

NTR-302

Community Nutrition

3

NTR-300

Nutritional Assessment

4

HC-317

Business Principles in Health Promotion

3

NTR-304

Culinary Principles and Nutrition

3

NTR-401

Behavioral Nutrition

3

NTR-402

Principles of Nutrition, Fitness, and Exercise

3

NTR-403

Sports Nutrition

3

NTR-370

Emerging Trends in Nutritional Science

3

NTR-404

Sustainable Food Systems and Hawaii

3

HC-305

Public Health Policy

3

NTR-381

Special Topics

0-4

*Courses will also fulfill general education requirements where appropriate.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Sports Track

course

title

NTR-202

Foundations of Human Nutrition

3

NTR-402

Principles of Nutrition, Fitness, & Exercise

3

NTR-403

Sports Nutrition

3

Take 2 Upper Division
NTR 300-400 courses

6-7

General Track

course

title

NTR-202

Foundations of Human Nutrition

3

Take 4 Upper Division
NTR 300-400 courses

12-13