Curriculum
Recommended Course Sequence
- NTN 100T Transitions (1)
- MAT 140 College Algebra (4)
- CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry (4)
- ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry (4)
- SOC 133 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- STA 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
- BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life (3)
- COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- NTN 230 Nutrition (3)
- NTN 480 – Medical Terminology (1
- University Studies – Creative Perspectives (3)
- FCS 350 Food Science (3)
- *EXS 200 Scholarly Writing in Exercise Science (2)
- PSY 180 General Psychology (3)
- BIO 227 Human Anatomy Lecture (2) and BIO 228 Lab (2) OR
EXS 250 Anatomical & Physiological Concepts for Health Science (4)
- University Studies – Historical Perspectives (3)
- University Studies – Literary & Philosophical Perspectives (3)
- NTN 200 Introduction to the Profession (1)
- BIO 229 Human Physiology (3) and BIO 230 Lab (1) OR
EXS 250 Anatomical & Physiological Concepts for Health Science (4) - CHE 210 Brief Organic Chemistry (3)
- BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology (4)
- NTN 333 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (3)
- NTN 350 Nutrition Counseling and Education (3)
- NTN 371 Quantity Food Production Practicum (1)
- NTN 372 Quantity Food Production and Purchasing (3)
- NTN 412 Community Nutrition and Health (3)
- NTN 330 Nutrient Metabolism (3)
- CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry (3)
- NTN 373 Management of Food Service Personnel and Facilities (3)
- University Studies – Cultural & Diverse Perspectives & Responsible Citizenship (3) PCH 260: Ethics of Healthcare Decision Making recommended
- PCH 315 Overview of the Health Care Delivery System (3)
- NTN 440 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (4)
- NTN 499 Senior Seminar (1)
- Elective – 300 level or above (3)
- Elective – 300 level or above (3)
- Advisor-approved elective (2)
- In place of electives student may choose to complete a minor
- EXS 471 Organizational Management in Health Science (3) or PCH 305 Health Admin & Mgt
- NTN 422 Meal Management (3)
- NTN 450 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (4)
- NTN 460 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (1)
- Elective – 300 level or above (3)
- Advisor-approved elective (1)
- BIO 501 Immunology (3) [prerequisite: BIO 300
- EXS 350 Exercise Physiology (3) [prerequisite: BIO 229 & BIO 230, or permission of instructor
- EXS 351 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (2) [prerequisite: BIO 229 & BIO 230, or permission of instructor; corequisite: EXS 350
- EXS 356 Health Promotion Programming (3) [prerequisite: EXS 101 or instructor permission
- EXS 385 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180)
- HEA 302 Consumer Health (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 311 Epidemiology (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 330 Death and Dying: Issues for Caregivers (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 350 Foundations of Community Health Education (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 360 Health Education Services (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 448 Health Policy (3) [will need permission from instructor
- HEA 458 Lifestyle and Weight Management (3) [prerequisites: NTN 230, PSY 180, and either EXS 101 or HEA 191 or SOC 133; or instructor permission
- HEA 475 Health Assessment and Evaluation (3) [will need permission from instructor
- PSY 404 Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavior (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180
- PSY 471 Behavior Modification (3) [prerequisite: PSY 180
- SOC 325 Sociology of Food (3) [no prerequisite
- SOC 340 Medical Sociology (3) [no prerequisite
- SWK 395 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) [prerequisite: junior standing