Bachelor of Science, Major in Food Science and Nutrition
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Food Science and Nutrition | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1369 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 2402 | Human Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 4362 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1441 | Food Preparation And Selection | 4 |
| FACS 2362 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FACS 3445 | Quan Food Pur Prep & Ser | 4 |
| FACS 3367 | Food Science | 3 |
| FACS 3339 | Community and Life Cycle Nutri | 3 |
| FACS 3370 | Nutritional Pathways | 3 |
| FACS 3369 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| FACS 4360 | Clinical Dietetics I | 3 |
| FACS 4361 | Clinical Dietetics II | 3 |
| FACS 4370 | Adv Food Sys Org & Mngt | 3 |
| FACS 4371 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| FACS 4373 | Cultural Food Practices | 3 |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 3 | 1 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| FACS 3380 | Advanced Nutrition | 3 |
| CHEM 2323 & CHEM 2123 | Organic Chemistry I: Lecture and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2420 | Intro Applied Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles Of Financial Acc | 3 |
| ECON 2300 | Introduction To Economics 4 | 3 |
| or ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | |
| or ECON 2302 | Principles Of Microeconomics | |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management | 3 |
| PSYC 4332 | Learning | 3 |
| ENGL 3330 | Intro To Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 2 | Satisfies 4 hours of the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences). |
| 3 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 4 | Satisfies the requirement for one hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
Notes
FACS 4362 and FACS 3369 require Junior Standing.
BIOL 2401 is a prerequisite forFACS 2362.
FACS 1441 or FACS 2441 is a prerequisite for FACS 3445.
FACS 3367 requires the completion of 4 hours of Biology, Chemistry, and FACS 1441, FACS 1367, or FACS 2362.
FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3370.
BIOL 2420 requires a "C" or higher in BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402 and in CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411. This course will satisfy 4 hours in Core Component Area III.
ACCT 2301 requires 18 hours of course work completed.
MGMT 3310 requires 50 hours of course work completed.
PSYC 4332 requires PSYC 1301 as a prerequisite for FSN majors.
ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 are prerequisites for ENGL 3330 and satisfy Core Component Area I.
The estimated cost of completing the DPD Program, including tuition and fees, books, lab coat, and SHSDA dues is $37,139. (Cost of tuition, fees and textbooks is subject to change without notice). Students are expected to provide themselves with medical insurance coverage and insurance that includes medical coverage on their vehicles as they travel to required work experience or job shadowing sites.
The program requires students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to declaring an FSN major and submitting a degree plan.
Upon completion of the B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition (Didactic Program in Dietetics), according to the catalog under which the student’s degree plan is filed, the student will be issued a verification statement of eligibility to apply for a Dietetic Internship.
A grade point minimum of 3.0 is required in order for a graduate of this program to be issued a Letter of Verification of completion of the program. The DPD director will assist students with the Dietetic Internship application process. Sam Houston State University does not guarantee Dietetic Internship placement or selection.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | CHEM 1411 | 4 |
| MATH 13142 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 |
| BIOL 24013 | 4 | KINE 21155 | 1 |
| HIST 13014 | 3 | PSYC 1301 | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | CHEM 2323 | 3 |
| CHEM 1412 | 4 | ECON 2300, 2301, or 23027 | 3 |
| BIOL 24023 | 4 | CHEM 2123 | 1 |
| POLS 23056 | 3 | POLS 23066 | 3 |
| Component Area IV | 3 | MATH 1369 | 3 |
| 17 | 13 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS 3367 | 3 | FACS 3339 | 3 |
| FACS 3370 | 3 | FACS 3380 | 3 |
| FACS 3369 | 3 | BIOL 2420 | 4 |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | ACCT 2301 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS 4360 | 3 | FACS 4361 | 3 |
| FACS 4371 | 3 | FACS 4370 | 3 |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | FACS 4373 | 3 |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | PSYC 4332 | 3 |
| Component Area V | 3 | MGMT 3310 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area I (Communication). |
| 2 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 3 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences). |
| 4 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 5 | Satisfies one hour of the requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 6 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 7 | Satisfies the requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
