Curriculum

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All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the requirements listed in the “Graduation Requirements” section of the SDSU General Catalog.

Preparation for the Major

• NUTR 201 – Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 203 – Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition (2)
• NUTR 205 – Introduction to Science of Food (4)
• BIOL 100 – General Biology (3)
• BIOL 100L – World of Animals Laboratory (1)
• BIOL 211 – Fundamentals of Microbiology (2)
• BIOL 211L – Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory (2)
• BIOL 212 – Human Anatomy (4)
• CHEM 100 – Introduction to General Chemistry with Laboratory (4)
• CHEM 130 – Elementary Organic Chemistry (3) 
• CHEM 160 – Introductory Biochemistry (3) 
• ECON 201 – Statistical Methods (3) or STAT 250 – Statistical Principles and Practices (3)
• ENS 200 – Introduction to Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (3)
• PSY 101 – Introductory Psychology (3)
• SOC 101 – Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society (3)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in Chemistry 100 and 130.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

International Experience

All ENS undergraduate majors are required to participate in a pre-approved international experience to increase awareness of cross-cultural issues, global health, economic, political, cultural, social services, and health challenges experienced  by local populations in international environments. Students participate in residence for two or more weeks (exemption  from the study abroad portion of the requirement must be approved by the dean of the college based on serious and compelling life events or physical limitations; a relevant course will be substituted). Specific details can be found on the CHHS Undergraduate International Experience web site.

To meet the international experience requirement, majors must complete one of the following:

1. A CSU Study Abroad Program;
2. An SDSU Exchange Program;
3. An SDSU Study Abroad Program;
4. An SDSU Study Travel Program; 
5. OR one course selected from:
   • Health and Human Services 290 or 350;
   • Asian Studies 490;
   • Education 450;
   • General Studies 450;
   • Honor 450;
   • International Security and Conflict Resolution 450;
   • Latin American Studies 320, 450, or 550;
   • Political Science 450;
   • Science 350

Major

A minimum of 40 upper division units to include:

• NUTR 302 – Advanced Nutrition (3) 
• NUTR 302L – Advanced Nutrition Laboratory (2) 
• NUTR 303 – Quantity Food Production (2) 
• NUTR 304 – Nutrition Throughout the Life Span (3)
• NUTR 401 – Advanced Science of Food (3)
• NUTR 404 – Food Systems Management (3)
• NUTR 405 – Experimental Food Science and Technology Laboratory (2)
• NUTR 406 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3)
• NUTR 408 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3)
• BIOL 336 – Principles of Human Physiology (3)
• ENS 304 – Physiology of Exercise (3)
• ENS 434 – Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating (3)
• and seven units selected from:
  • NUTR 312 – Nutrition for Athletes (3)
  • NUTR 407 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I Laboratory (1)
  • NUTR 409 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II Laboratory (1)
  • NUTR 499 – Special Study (1-3)
  • NUTR 510 – Nutrition Education and Community Health (3)
  • BIOL 315 – Ecology and Human Impacts on the Environment (3)
  • BIOL 326 – Plants, Medicines, and Drugs (3)
  • B A 350 – Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
  • COMM 307 – Communication in Professional Settings (3)
  • COMM 371 – Intercultural Communication (3)
  • CSP 320 – Counseling Skills and Practice (3)
  • CSP 400 – Counseling and the Helping Professions (3)
  • MGT 352 – Human Resource Management (3)
  • NURS 350 – Women’s Health Across the Lifespan (3)
  • PSY 319 – Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
  • P H 301 – Foundations and Practice of Public Health (3)
  • P H 302 – Communicable and Chronic Disease (3) 
  • P H 303 – Health Behavior in Community Settings (3)
  • P H 305 – Medical Care Organization and Delivery (3) 
  • P H 362 – International Health (3)

Biology 336 will also satisfy three units of the General Education requirement in Explorations of Human Experience IV.A. Natural Sciences.