Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Human Nutrition and Dietetic Science ( Nutrition Education) - Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

This concentration prepares students to become nutrition educators who work within the community and public health settings. This concentration focuses on health and wellness, the association between nutrition and health, and teaching healthy living. Graduates from the Nutrition Education concentration will have learned the skills to communicate evidence-based nutrition information, provide nutrition education, and blend nutrition with other health science subjects. The job opportunities for those graduating from this program include working as a nutrition educator or nutrition assistant in county agencies, Extension Services, community nutrition programs, schools, and health organizations.

Unlike the Dietetics concentration, this concentration does not prepare students to pursue the credential of a Registered Dietitian.

Concentration: Nutrition Education (General)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Due to the large number of PHLS courses in the Nutrition Education option, students are encouraged to pursue a Public Health minor. Please see an advisor for more information and to view a Nutrition Education & Public Health minor roadmap.

• Area I: Communications - 10 credits
• English Composition - Level 1 1
• English Composition - Level 2 1,4
• Oral Communication 1
• Area II: Mathematics
• Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences
• Area V: Humanities
• Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1- 3 credits
• General Education Elective
• Viewing A Wider World- 3 credits
• Departmental/College Requirements- 3 credits
• Non-Departmental Requirements- (3-4) credits
• Recommended courses that are not required for the degree or verification statement- 1 credit
• Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 - 0 credits

Total Credits 120-121

1. See the General Education section of the catalogue for a full list of courses. Please refer to the HNDS Undergraduate Student Handbook for a list of recommended courses to choose from to fulfil these requirements.
2. MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
3. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
   *Refer to the "List of Recommended GE courses" for HNDS students in the HNDS Undergraduate Student Handbook for a list of field-related course options that can be selected from the GE Core Curriculum and Viewing a Wider World course requirements.
4. Students who have taken a second-level English course may be required to take another to fulfill the program's technical/scientific writing requirement.

Human Nutrition and Dietetic Science ( Pre-Dietetics/Dietetics ) - Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

The Dietetics option prepares students to become registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTR). This option encompasses nutritional science, clinical dietetics, community nutrition, food science and food service management.

All students enrolled in this option begin as Pre-Dietetics students. All Pre-Dietetics students are required to apply for admission into the Dietetics option in the fall semester of their junior year as indicated on the Pre-Dietetics/Dietetics road map. Please refer to the HNDS Undergraduate Student Handbook for information on the admissions criteria, application instructions, and the application process. Pre-Dietetic students are termed Dietetic students upon formal notification of admission into the Dietetics program.

The Dietetics option is a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This option enables graduates to continue pursuing the credentials of a registered dietitian (RD). Becoming an RD is currently a three-step process:

1. Successfully complete an ACEND-accredited DPD program (e.g. the NMSU Dietetics Option), earn a degree and a verification statement
   • The verification statement ensures eligibility to apply to the next step.
2. Successfully complete an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) program, earn another verification statement.
   • This 2nd verification statement ensures eligibility to begin the next step.
3. Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration exam.

To earn a Verification Statement from the NMSU DPD, students must:

1. Complete all classes outlined in the Dietetics option roadmap.
2. Attain a C or higher (on campus or transfer) in classes with CHEM, BCHE, BIOL, SPMD, AHS/CHSS/NURS, FSTE and NUTR prefixes (C- does not count toward degree).

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 121 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

• Area I: Communications-10 credits
• English Composition - Level 1 1
• English Composition - Level 2 1,4
• Oral Communication 1
• Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences- 11 credits
• Area V: Humanities- 3 credits
• Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1- 3 credits
• Viewing A Wider World 3- 6 credits
• Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW)- (3-4) credits
• Second Language: (not required)
• Electives, to bring the total credits to 121 - 0 credits

Total Credits 121-128

1. See the General Education section of the catalogue for a full list.
   Please refer to the HNDS Undergraduate Student Handbook for a list of recommended courses to choose from to fulfill these requirements.
2. MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I are required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G or MATH 1430G first.
3. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalogue for a full list of courses.
   Refer to the "List of Recommended GE courses" for HNDS students in the HNDS Undergraduate Student Handbook for a list of field-related course options that can be selected from the GE Core Curriculum and Viewing a Wider World course requirements.
4. Students who have taken a second-level English course may be required to take another to fulfil the program's technical/ scientific writing requirement.