Human Ecology, Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration, B.S.H.E.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS¹

(Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology Degree)

The School of Human Ecology offers two nutrition-related concentrations. Nutrition and Dietetics is the accredited dietetic curriculum which prepares students to be eligible to enter a dietetic internship program: part of the process to becoming a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN). Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists work in health care, community health agencies, sports nutrition, research and food management. The Food Systems Administration curriculum prepares students for careers in food service and production, food research, food science, and other management opportunities within the food industry.

Curriculum

Freshman Year

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit: 3.
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit: 3.
CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I Credit: 4.
CHEM 1020 - Introduction to Chemistry II Credit: 4.
HEC 1005 - Introduction to Human Ecology Credit: 1.
HEC 1010 - Life Span Development Credit: 3.
HEC 1020 - Social and Professional Etiquette Credit: 1.
HEC 2065 - Families in Society Credit: 3.
HIST 2010 - American History I Credit: 3.
MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credit: 3.
UNIV 1020 - First-Year Connections Credit: 1.
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3. or
SOC 1100 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit: 3.

Total: 32

Sophomore Year

BIOL 2350 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4.
CHEM 3005 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Credit: 4.
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2230 - Topics in British Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature Credit: 3.
HEC 2020 - Nutrition for Health Sciences Credit: 3.
HEC 2031 - Aspects of Dress Credit: 3. or
HEC 2041 - Aspects of Housing and Furnishings Credit: 3.
HEC 2220 - Medical Terminology for the Human Sciences Credit: 1.
HEC 2240 - Food Preparation and Management Credit: 4.
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credit: 3.
SPCH 2410 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credit: 3.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ³Credit: 3.

Total: 31

Junior Year

HEC 3011 - Consumer Economics Credit: 3.
HEC 3201 - Community Nutrition Credit: 3.
HEC 3240 - Quantity Food Production Credit: 4.
HEC 3270 - Nutrition in Disease Credit: 3.
HEC 3290 - Nutrition through the Life Cycle Credit: 3.
BIOL 3230 - Health Science Microbiology Credit: 4.
CHEM 4500 - Nutritional Biochemistry Credit: 3.
HIST 2020 - American History II Credit: 3.
PSY 2010 - General Psychology Credit: 3.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ³Credit: 3.

Total: 32

Senior Year

HEC 4005 - Senior Seminar in Human Ecology Credit: 2.
HEC 4200 - Advanced Nutrition Credit: 3.
HEC 4242 - Food Systems Administration Credit: 3.
HEC 4271 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credit: 3.
HEC 4272 - Clinical Dietetics Credit: 3.
HEC 4940 - Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness Credit: 2.
HEC 4994 - Field Experience—Health Care Credit: 3. *
BMGT 3510 - Management and Organization Behavior Credit: 3.
Electives Credit: 3.

Total: 25

Note:

*	Requires professional liability insurance (additional fee), background check (additional fee), proof of insurance, and proof of immunizations before entering HEC 4994.

¹	The Nutrition and Dietetics concentration is part of an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), which requires a mandatory enrollment policy. A total of 20 students will be enrolled each year at the junior level, and a total of 20 students will be enrolled each year at the senior level. Students should plan to apply for admission into upper division dietetics during the sophomore year. See www.tntech.edu/hec for application details.

²	The Nutrition and Dietetics concentration is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Contact: 1-800-877-1600 Ext. 5400 Fax: 312-899-4817 acend@eatright.org http://www.eathright.org/ACEND/

³	Select a Humanities/Fine Arts course from the general education list.

In order to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and to practice as an RDN, the following steps must be completed:

After successful graduation from TTU’s DPD program, gain acceptance and complete an accredited supervised practice program (Dietetic Internship).
Pass the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registration Exam.
Obtain appropriate licensure in the state in which you will practice.