Minor in Human Nutrition

If you love nutrition but have chosen a different major, you can still include nutrition as a minor to help differentiate yourself from others in your field. The minor in human nutrition consists of 1 chemistry course and 15 semester hours of coursework in human nutrition. Of those 15 semester hours in nutrition, at least 6 semester hours must be above the 299 level. The courses you choose must be approved by the department chair.

Chemistry Course Options [choose 1 course]

  • CHEM 101 (3 credits): Applying Chemistry to Society
  • CHEM 104 (3 credits): Chemistry and Problem-Solving Fundamentals
  • CHEM 105 (4 credits): General Chemistry I

Nutrition Course Options [choose 15 credits]

  • NUTR 221 (3 credits): Introduction to Nutrition
  • NUTR 222 (1 credit): Introduction to Nutrition Laboratory
  • NUTR 229 (2 credits): Nutrition Assessment
  • NUTR 321 (3 credits): Nutrition Metabolism
  • NUTR 323 (4 credits): Science of Food Composition and Preparation
  • NUTR 329 (3 credits): Nutrition, Wellness, and Human Performance
  • NUTR 380 (3 credits): Nutrition Education
  • NUTR 421 (3 credits): Nutrition through the Life Span

Please keep in mind as you plan your course progression, no course may be included in two minors or in a major and a minor. Additionally, not all courses are offered every semester. Other courses are offered in the Department of Human Nutrition, so if you don’t see options that suit your needs above, feel free to explore the course catalog.