Nutrition Major

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN NUTRITION:

Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34

Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major.

Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here.

First-Year Launch Course	1 course	FLC 100 (Credits: 1)

Communication	2 courses	COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6)
		OR
		One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6)

Mathematics	1 course	One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4)

Arts & Humanities	2 courses	Two AH courses (Credits: 6)

History	1 course	One HI course (Credits: 3)

Social & Behavioral Sciences	1 course	One SS course (Credits: 3)

Additional AH/HI/SS	1 course	One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3)

Natural & Physical Sciences	2 courses	Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8)

Major Requirements - Credits: 73-76

Required courses (64 credits):

BIO 235 - Anatomy and Physiology l Credits: 4
BIO 236 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHEM 150 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I: Atoms/Molecules [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Chemical Reaction [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I: Organic Compounds Credits: 4
CHEM 251 - Organic Chemistry II: Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
HS 200 - Introduction to Human Nutrition [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
HS 210 - Nutrition and Culture [LAC-SS] Credits: 3
HS 220 - Food Science Credits: 3
HS 300 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
HS 310 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle Credits: 3
HS 340 - Quantity Food Production Credits: 3
HS 410 - Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
HS 420 - Food Service Management Credits: 3
HS 430 - Nutrition Education and Assessment Credits: 4
HS 435 - Professional Dietetics Credits: 3
HS 440 - Nutrition Related Disease & Treatment Credits: 3
MATH 132 - Introduction to Statistics [LAC-MA1] Credits: 3
PSYC 157 - Introduction to Psychology [LAC-SS] Credits: 3

Additional Major Requirements (9-12 credits):

You may complete the additional requirements for this major in one of two ways:

Complete the General Nutrition Electives section shown below
OR
Complete the requirements of an area of Concentration (Concentrations: Public Health or Kinesiology)

If you complete a concentration, the concentration will be noted on your transcript.

General Nutrition Electives - Complete 3 courses (9-12 credits):

Note: At least 2 courses must be upper division (300- and 400-level).

ACC 225 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3
BA 226 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
BA 300 - Management Principles Credits: 3
ES 310 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 4
ES 335 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics Credits: 4
ES 353 - Sport Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
ES 360 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
ES 375 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
MK 250 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
PH 250 - Health and Disease Credits: 3
PH 275 - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
PH 380 - Epidemiology Credits: 3

Concentration in Public Health - Complete 3 courses (9 credits):

PH 101 - Principles of Public Health Credits: 3
PH 250 - Health and Disease Credits: 3
PH 275 - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
PH 380 - Epidemiology Credits: 3

Concentration in Kinesiology - Complete 3 courses (11-12 credits):

ES 310 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 4
ES 335 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics Credits: 4
ES 360 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
ES 375 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3

Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36

Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Free Electives - Credits: Variable

Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.

Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

Course Information

Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120

All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, certificate, or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”