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Required Coursework - Dietetics
The courses in the Dietetics program incorporate both didactic and experiential education methods to assure that students obtain the foundation, knowledge and skills required. Students will be involved in individual and group projects both in class and outside of the University. Numerous guest speakers assist in our courses to allow students to interact with Dietetics professionals and to have access to the most recent and accurate information available.
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The Dietetics Curriculum consists of the following courses:
Freshman Year
| Course Credits | Course Name |
| 3 | MATH 113 College Algebra with Applications or 115 Precalculus |
| 3 | NFSC 100 Elements of Nutrition |
| 4 | CHEM 131/132 General Chemistry I with Lab |
| 3 | ENGL 101 Introduction to Writing |
| 3 | CORE Social or Political History (SH) |
| 4 | CHEM 231/232 Organic Chemistry I with Lab |
| 3 | PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology |
| 4 | BSCI 105 Principles of Biology I |
| 3 | CORE History or Theory of Art (HA) |
Sophomore Year
| Course Credits | Course Name |
| 3 | NFSC 112 Food: Science and Technology (FALL ONLY) |
| 4 | CHEM 241/242 Organic Chemistry II with Lab |
| 4 | BSCI 223 General Microbiology |
| 3 | CORE Literature (HL) |
| 4 | NFSC 250 Science of Food (SPRING ONLY) |
| 4 | CHEM 271/272 General Chemistry and Energetics |
| 3 | NFSC 315 Nutrition During the Lifecycle (SPRING ONLY) |
| 3 | SOCY 100 Intro to Sociology |
Junior Year
| Course Credits | Course Name |
| 3 | ENGL 391 Adv. Composition or ENGL 393 Technical Writing |
| 3 | BCHM 461 Biochemistry I |
| 4 | BSCI 330 Cell Biology and Physiology |
| 3 | BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory |
| 3 | NFSC 380 Nutritional Assessment (FALL ONLY) |
| 3 | BCHM 462 Biochemistry II |
| 3 | NFSC 470 Community Nutrition (SPRING ONLY) |
| 4 | BSCI 440 Mammalian Physiology |
| 3 | CORE HL/HA or HO (COMM200 is strongly recommended, also fulfills Restricted Elective***) |
| 2 | Elective |
Senior Year
| Course Credits | Course Name |
| 4 | NFSC 440 Advanced Human Nutrition (FALL ONLY) |
| 5 | NFSC 350 Foodservice Operations I |
| 3 | CORE Advanced Studies (AS) |
| 3 | BMGT 360 Human Resource Management |
| 4 | NFSC 460 Medical Nutrition Therapy (SPRING ONLY) |
| 3 | NFSC 491 Issues and Problems in Dietetics (SPRING ONLY) |
| 3 | EDMS 451 Introduction to Educational Statistics or BIOM 301 Biometrics |
| 3 | Restricted Elective*** |
| 3 | CORE Diversity (D) |
Notes
| CORE | The University of Maryland's general education requirements for undergraduates. Click here for more information about CORE requirements. |
| *** | Restricted Electives-Choose one from: NFSC 450-Food & Nutrient Analyses, EDCP 310-Peer Counseling Theory and Skills, BSCI 222-Principles of Genetics, BSCI 422-Principles of Immunology, BMGT 220-Principles of Accounting I, HLTH 230-Introduction to Health Behavior, COMM 200-Advanced Public Speaking (also meets HO requirement), NFSC 498D-Diet and Cancer Prevention, KNES 360-Physiology of Exercise, NFSC 425-International Nutrition. |
Other Notes on the Dietetics Program
- Advising is mandatory for all NFSC students each semester. Students are responsible for arranging the necessary advising appointments, and for making certain that all requirements have been met for graduation. Students should also ask their faculty advisor about career planning and opportunities.
- Certain required courses are given only once a year. These should be noted as they may be prerequisites for other courses. Students should consult carefully with a faculty advisor each semester.
- In some cases the same course may count for two requirements. When a course is “double counted”, however, student only earns credit for one course. An elective may be needed to make up the required credits.
- Students must have Junior standing (at least 56 credits) to register for 300 or 400 level courses (with the exception of NFSC315 which may be taken during the sophomore year).
- Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all listed courses in MATH, CHEM, BSCI, BCHM, BMGT, NFSC and Restricted Electives.
- PRE-MED/PRE-DENTAL: Students wishing to complete the requirements for the pre-medical school curriculum must also take MATH 220/221 (Calculus I/II) and PHYS 121/122 (Physics I/II). BSCI 222 (Genetics), BSCI 441 (Mammalian Physiology Laboratory) and BSCI 445 (Neurophysiology) are suggested for optimizing MCAT or DCAT performance but are not required for admittance to medical or dental schools. For more information on prerequisites for medical and dental school visit the Health Sciences Advising Office.
- The Food and Nutrition (FAN) Club is involved in activities including bringing in speakers, field trips, community outreach and many others.
- For more information on Dietetics and the process of becoming an Registered Dietitian, please read our FAQs.
For more information, contact nfscinfo@umd.edu
Last updated: 07/11/2008