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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
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| The Bachelor of Science degree in
Nutritional Science prepares students to enter dietetics internship programs
or to be fully eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association
and to take the national examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).
It also prepares students for advanced study in nutritional science.
The Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) is accredited and the
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or
Nutrition Option is currently granted approval status by the
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of
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American Dietetics Association.
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| PROFESSIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES |
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Students who complete the B.S. in Nutritional Science have numerous
opportunities for professional advancement in clinical dietetics,
community nutrition, food service management, sports nutrition,
wellness programs, home health and nutrition consulting.
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| FACULTY
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| The faculty members of the School of
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science are committed to helping students achieve excellence. They have recognized
expertise in such areas as community nutrition, food services management,
clinical dietetics, experimental research, weight management (obesity and
eating disorders).
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| OPTIONS
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Students select one of two options:
Nutrition (Didactic Program in Dietetics) or the
Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP).
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| In addition to University requirements,
students who desire to complete the CDP must have:
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- A minimum 2.75 overall grade point average and a 2.75 in the major;
- Completed nutrition and biochemistry courses within the past three years;
- Satisfactory health and complete a physical examination;
- Completed two years and be in upper division standing;
- Valid California driver's license; and
- Professional liability, health and automobile insurance
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
A total of 186-190 units is required for the degree. The major
requires 42 units in preparatory courses plus 85-94 units, 61 in
the core and 24 or 33 in an option. A minimum C grade is required in
all courses used to meet major requirements.
Preparatory Courses (41 units)
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ANTH 250 Cultural Anthropology (4.0) or
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SOC 201 Principles of Sociology (4.0)
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BIOL 200AB Human Anatomy and Physiology I,II (5.0, 5.0)
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CHEM 151, 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry I,II (5.0, 5.0)
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CHEM 353 Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry (5.0)
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ECON 150 Economics for the Citizen (4.0)
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MICR 151 Introductory Microbiology (4.0)
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PSY 150 Introductory Psychology (4.0)
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| Required Core Courses (61 units)
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NTRS 210 Foundations of Food (4.0)
NTRS210 will be offered during the summer quarter beginning summer 2005.
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NTRS 312 Cultural Cuisine (4.0)
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NTRS 317 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3.0)
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NTRS 410 Experimental Foods (4.0)
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NTRS 413 Maternal and Child Nutrition (4.0)
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NTRS 411 Evaluation of Current Nutritional Concepts (3)
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NTRS 414AB Institutional Food Service (4.0, 4.0)
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NTRS 415AB Medical Nutrition Therapy (4.0, 4.0)
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NTRS 417AB Advanced Nutrition (3.0, 3.0)
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NTRS 417L Nutritional Assessment Laboratory (1.0)
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NTRS 418 Community Nutrition (4.0)
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NTRS 434 Management Principles in Dietetics (5.0)
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NTRS 455 Nutrition Computing Skills (3.0)
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NTRS 479 Professional Interactions & Writing Skills (4.0)
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Select one option:
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Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) (33 units) |
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NTRS 315 Communication Skills in Dietetics (3.0)
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NTRS 419ABC Supervised Practice in Dietetics (8.0, 8.0, 8.0)
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NTRS 419S Seminar: Dietetics (2.0 ,2.0, 2.0)
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Nutrition (24 units) |
| Required Professional Courses (7-8 units) |
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NTRS 451 Nutrition and Aging (4.0)
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COUN 406 Behavioral Counseling & Self-Management or
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COUN 450 Counseling Theories (3.0) or
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COUN 479 Counseling Older Adults (4.0) or
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COUND 480 Fundamentals of Counseling (4.0)
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Supporting Professional Courses (16-17 units)
- With approval of adviser,
complete 16-17 units of additional supporting courses to specialize
in an area of interest.
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FINANCIAL AID
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| School
of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science |
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8162
PHONE: (323) 343-4650
FAX: (323) 343-6482 |
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