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2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dietetics Major, BS (43-274) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Semester Total: 13-14 Hours


Freshman Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 17 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Semester Total: 14-15 Hours


Semester Total: 12 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Dietetics Major, BS Degree - 120 Hours


  • #A grade of C or better is required in these courses.
  • *UNIV 1400  is a free choice elective and is highly recommended for academic success. If UNIV 1400  is chosen, 1 less hour of free choice electives will be needed.
  • +Formal admission to the Dietetics degree program is conditional upon completion of the four following courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the four courses (additionally, a minimum of a C or better must be achieved in each course): BIOL 3401  and BIOL 3402 , D&N 3340 , and FOOD 2322 .
  • **These classes are only offered during the term indicated.
  • 10This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • Registration as a dietitian requires an internship beyond BS degree. This degree fulfills the “Didactic Program in Dietetics Academic Requirements” of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.