Units required for Major: 54
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The major prepares students for careers in the field of nutrition, food management, and community nutrition, and food sustainability. The major emphasizes the role of nutrition and food in individual and family health, cultural and behavioral influences on food selection, and the management of commercial and noncommercial food systems. The major is offered in three modalities to meet student needs: in-person, hybrid (combination of online and in-person courses), and online. The online major courses will include asynchronous and synchronous formats.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum grade of "C-" is required for all prerequisite courses within and outside the Department.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (48 Units) | ||
| BIO 10 | Basic Biological Concepts 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I 1,2 | 5 |
| or CHEM 6A | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| NUFD 9 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
| NUFD 10 | Nutrition And Wellness 1 | 3 |
| NUFD 11 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| NUFD 100 | Research: Methods and Application in Nutrition and Food | 3 |
| NUFD 168 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| PSYC 2 | Introductory Psychology 1 | 3 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| NUFD 107 | Nutrition Education, Communication, and Counseling | 3 |
| NUFD 110 | Food Production and Sustainability | 4 |
| NUFD 113 | Nutrition And Metabolism 1 | 3 |
| NUFD 114 | Cultural and Social Aspects of Food 1 | 3 |
| NUFD 115 | Nutrition: Pre-conception Through Childhood | 3 |
| NUFD 119 | Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Courses (6 Units) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Grocery Procurement & Merchandising | ||
| Food Service Management | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I | ||
| Practical Application in Sports Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Assessment, Methods and Support | ||
| Social Media for Nutrition Communication | ||
| Total Units | 54 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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Dietetics concentration students must take CHEM 1A
Note: CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, and CHEM 20 are recommended for students who plan to complete the dietetics concentration or graduate studies in nutrition.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 0 | |
| B2 - Life Forms 2 | 0 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development | ||
| Area E Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies | ||
| Area F Course | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Nutrition and Food, BS: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| BIO 10 | Basic Biological Concepts | 3 |
| NUFD 10 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PSYC 2 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A |
General Chemistry I 3 or Introduction to General Chemistry |
5 |
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| NUFD 9 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUFD 11 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| NUFD 111 | Grocery Procurement & Merchandising | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NUFD 107 | Nutrition Education, Communication, and Counseling | 3 |
| NUFD 113 | Nutrition And Metabolism | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUFD 114 | Cultural and Social Aspects of Food | 3 |
| NUFD 115 | Nutrition: Pre-conception Through Childhood | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NUFD 110 | Food Production and Sustainability | 4 |
| NUFD 119 | Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood | 3 |
| NUFD 168 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| NUFD Upper Division Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUFD Upper Division Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 122 | |
Nutrition and Food, BS: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| NUFD 107 | Nutrition Education, Communication, and Counseling | 3 |
| NUFD 113 | Nutrition And Metabolism | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUFD 100 | Research: Methods and Application in Nutrition and Food | 3 |
| NUFD 114 | Cultural and Social Aspects of Food | 3 |
| NUFD 115 | Nutrition: Pre-conception Through Childhood | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NUFD 110 | Food Production and Sustainability | 4 |
| NUFD 119 | Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood | 3 |
| NUFD 168 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| NUFD Upper Division Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUFD Upper Division Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.