Wellness

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Option (707, B. S.)

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Karen Calfee-Mason
Danita Kelley

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Option (707, B. S.)
Department of Consumer and Family Sciences
Comprehensive Major (no minor required)--69 hrs.

PROGRAM FOCUS: This option helps prepare students for careers in extension services, community food programs, foodservice management, wellness programs, pahraceutical sales, and quality control or public relations for the food industry. (PLEASE NOTE: This option does NOT meet requirements leading to status as a registered dietitian.)

REQUIRED COURSES

CFS 111        Human Nutrition
CFS 151        Food Science
CFS 152        Food Service Sanitation
CFS 252        Hospitality Information Systems
CFS 261        Advanced Nutrition
CFS 311        Family Relations
CFS 351        Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry
CFS 353        Menu Planning and Purchasing
CFS 354        Cost Control and Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry
CFS 361        Life Stage Nutrition
CFS 362        Medical Nutrition Therapy I
CFS 380        Communication Techniques in FCS
CFS 452        Quality and Service Management in the Hospitality Industry
CFS 461        Application of Nutrition Theory and Research
CFS 462        Medical Nutrition Therapy II
ACCT 200    Introductory Accounting
MGT 310      Organization and Management
MKT 320       Basic Marketing Concepts
PE 311           Exercise Physiology
PH 390           Wellness and Fitness Assessment
                       Designated Elective (selected with advisor)
One of the following:
CFS 364        Sports Nutrition
CFS 368        Dietary and Herbal Supplements

OTHER SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIRED:
CHEM 109 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
BIOL 131 Anatomy and Physiology

The designated elective provides an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in an area of interest to each student. This area might include statistics, biomedical ethics, child psychology, community health, folklore and medicine, and other topics.

NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required in all above major courses.

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