Emphasis - Child Nutrition

• B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition
• Emphasis - Child Nutrition
• Degree Requirements

B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition

Description

The program in dietetics and nutrition provides an academic path for students to enter careers or advanced programs in dietetics and nutrition.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

Goals/Mission Statement

The mission of the dietetics and nutrition and program is to prepare a diverse community of students who will be prepared academically and professionally to achieve success in postgraduate studies such as dietetic internships, graduate school and/or dietetic-related careers. Students will be able to analyze current academic and research literature, value lifelong learning, participate in community-based service learning activities, and demonstrate professional ethics.

General Education Requirements

See the General Education/Core Curriculum for the School of Applied Sciences. Students in this major, however, must take Bisc 102/103 OR 160/161 OR Bisc 206 to fulfill the "Human Biology w/Lab." Students must also take Bisc 210 OR Bisc 333 for the "Additional Science w/Lab" requirement.

An additional 20 hours are required in the following courses: Chem 105/115, Chem 106/116, GB 370, Spch 102, 105 OR IMC 585 OR Bus 271, Writ 250.

Course Requirements

All B.S.D.N. students require the following 23 hours of credit:

A minimum grade of C is required in all NHM core courses.

Other Academic Requirements

A verification statement documenting successful completion of all undergraduate course requirements is required for graduates to gain acceptance into accredited dietetic internship programs.

Emphasis - Child Nutrition

Description

The child nutrition emphasis is designed for students seeking a career in child nutrition.

General Education Requirements

Students must meet all general education, additional support, and core NHM class requirements.

Course Requirements

Students in the child nutrition emphasis must take the following 32 hours:

• Accy 201 - Introduction to Accounting Principles I (3 hours)
• GB 350 - Essentials of Marketing (3 hours)
• Econ 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours) OR Econ 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
• NHM 310 - Hospitality Industry Accounting (3 hours)
• NHM 328 - Child Development (3 hours)
• NHM 363 - Foodservice Procurement (3 hours)
• NHM 441 - Foodsystems Management and Leadership (3 hours)
• NHM 469 - Orientation to Child Nutrition Management (3 hours)
• NHM 522 - Nutrition Policy (3 hours)
• NHM 533 - Foodservice Management: Theory and App.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.