Sample Schedule
Sample Degree Plan for a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Freshman Year (Fall Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 |
| Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Composition I | 3 |
| Concepts of Wellness/Health and Safety/Outdoor Leisure Pursuits | 2/3/3 |
| OBU Connections | 2 |
| Survey of the Bible | 3 |
| 17/18/18 |
Freshman Year (Spring Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| General Biology I | 4 |
| Foods | 3 |
| Contemporary World | 3 |
| Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| 16 |
Sophomore Year (Fall Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
| Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| Community & Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| World Literature | 3 |
| Personal Finance/Public Speaking | 3 |
| 16 |
Sophomore Year (Spring Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Fundamentals of Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| General Psychology/Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Nutrition Counseling and Education | 3 |
| Western Civilization | 3 |
| Fine Art/Music/Theater | 3 |
| 16 |
Junior Year (Fall Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Food Systems Management | 3 |
| Human Resources Management | 2 |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (suggested)* | 4 |
| Spanish I (any offered foreign language) | 3 |
| 15 |
*Human Anatomy and Physiology I is not a degree requirement. However, it is a greatly
beneficial prerequisite to Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
Junior Year (Spring Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Advanced Nutrition | 3 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| American National Government/American Civilization | 3 |
| Spanish II (any offered foreign language)** | 3 |
| 16 |
**Must be the second semester of the same foreign language taken previously.
Senior Year (Fall Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Technical & Professional Writing | 3 |
| Applied Microbiology | 4 |
| Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I Practicum | 1 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| Research in Dietetics | 2 |
| Senior Seminar in Dietetics | 1 |
| 17 |
Senior Year (Spring Semester)
| Course | Hours |
| Experimental Food Science | 3 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II Practicum | 1 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| Arts Engagement | 1 |
| Electives | TBD |
| 8 + Elective Hours |
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