Dietetics Pre-Major Coursework

The courses below require a grade of C- or better.

• BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4
• CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4
• CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4

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• CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 or
• CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4

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• CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry 3
• MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4

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• STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 or
• STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5

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• PSY 1010 - General Psychology (BSS) 3 or
• SOC 1010 - Introductory Sociology (BSS) 3

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• NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3
• NDFS 1030 - Introduction to Dietetics and Nutrition Science 1
• NDFS 1250 - Sanitation and Safety 3
• NDFS 1260 - Food Literacy 3
• NDFS 1600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals 2
• NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle 3
• NDFS 2030 - Nutrition and Physical Performance 2
• NDFS 2070 - Science of Food Preparation 4

Didactic Emphasis Required Courses

The courses below require a grade of B or better.

• NDFS 4020 - Advanced Nutrition 3
• NDFS 4050 - Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics I (CI) 2
• NDFS 4060 - Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics II (CI) 2
• NDFS 4480 - Community Nutrition 3
• NDFS 4550 - Nutrition Assessment 3
• NDFS 4560 - Medical Nutrition Therapy (CI) 4
• NDFS 4590 - Nutrition Assessment Lab 1
• NDFS 4710 - Food Service Systems 2
• NDFS 4720 - Management in Dietetics (QI) 3
• NDFS 4750 - Transition to Professional Practice 2
• NDFS 4780 - Maternal and Child Nutrition (CI) 2
• NDFS 5200 - Nutritional Epidemiology 3
• NDFS 5210 - Advanced Public Health Nutrition (CI) 3
• NDFS 5230 - Communication of Current Topics in Nutrition (CI) 3
• NDFS 5410 - Nutrient Gene Interactions (CI) 3

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state per the information provided by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

According to the most recent information from the sponsoring department, this program:

• Meets licensure requirements in the following states: OR, WA, CA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, AK, MT, WY, CO, HI, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IO, MS, AR, MS, TN, KY, OH, WV, PA, NH, VT,MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL
• Does not meet licensure requirements in: ME
• Has not determined if the program meets licensure requirements in the remaining states. 

A detailed spreadsheet on states and requirements can be found on this spreadsheet. For more information, please contact the USU Coordinated Program in Dietetics at https://ndfs.usu.edu/degrees/index.