Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)

Program Educational Goals

The program will prepare students who will:

1. Demonstrate understanding of human organ system physiology.
2. Exhibit proficiency in principles of microbiology with an emphasis on the physiology, metabolism, diversity and interactions of bacteria and humans.
3. Apply management theories to the development of programs or services.
4. Evaluate a budget/financial management plan and interpret financial data.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding food selection and preparation as related to chemical and physical composition and properties of food, as well as methods to achieve desirable sensory and nutritional attributes.
6. Develop a greater awareness and understanding of how discrimination, structural bias, and social inequities have developed over time to create the health disparities seen today, and describe how these may be overcome to achieve health equity.
7. Describe the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Practice for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics.
8. Perform self-assessment that includes awareness in terms of learning and leadership styles and cultural orientation and develop goals for self-improvement.
9. Demonstrate competency in the practice of the nutrition care process, including principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, interventions, monitoring and evaluation that are evidence based and demonstrate integrated knowledge of metabolism, nutrient functions, food sources, physiologic systems and disease.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in nutrient metabolism and the scientific basis of nutrient requirements throughout the life cycle.
11. Demonstrate the ability to identify, critically evaluate, and synthesize, peer-reviewed nutrition related research.
12. Use the Nutrition Care Process and clinical workflow elements to assess nutritional parameters, diagnose nutrition related problems, determine appropriate nutrition interventions and develop plans to monitor the effectiveness of these interventions.
13. Demonstrate counseling and education methods to facilitate behavior change and enhance wellness for diverse individuals and groups.