The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 54 courses 126 total credits
For students pursuing careers in dietetics, courses in behavioral and clinical nutrition and food systems management provide the academic preparation required for dietetics practice. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) meets the coursework requirements that qualify undergraduates to apply to a graduate school in preparation for a dietetic internship or a graduate program/dietetic internship, which leads to the Registered Dietitian credential. Nutrition is an integrative science with the overall objective of improving the health and well-being of individuals and groups. Nutritional inquiry encompasses not only the roles of electrons, atoms, molecules, genes, cells, organs, and complex organisms in biological life processes but also the links between life science and health, behavior, education, population, culture, and economics. The nutritional sciences programs require courses in science and research to prepare students for graduate study or professional school. Graduates may seek employment in private or publicly funded research programs or, upon completion of graduate study, may engage in college or university teaching or nutrition research. This program also allows students to fulfill requirements for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Concentration
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Introduction to the Study of Society | 3 |
| ANT 302 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECO 304K | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 304L | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
Concentration
Sequence 1:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDF 313 | Child Development | 3 |
| HDF 113L | Child Development Laboratory | 1 |
Concentration
Sequence 2:
Concentration
Behavioral and Clinical Nutrition
Concentration
Food Systems Management
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 334 | Foodservice Systems Management | 3 |
| NTR 234L | Laboratory in Foodservice Systems | 2 |
Concentration
Sequence 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 365 | Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 365L | Experiential Learning in Community Engagement | 3 |
Concentration
Hours chosen from:
Concentration
Professional Development:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 162 | Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice | 1 |
Major
Basic Nutrition
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 312 or NTR 312H | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences or Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: Honors | 3 |
Major
Biochemistry
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 126L | Nutritional Sciences Laboratory | 1 |
| NTR 326 | Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| NTR 342 | Advanced Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 343 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
Major
Food Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 307 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| NTR 107L | Introductory Food Science Laboratory | 1 |
Major
Nutrition Application
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 317L | Introduction to Nutrition Assessment and Education | 3 |
Major
Critical Thinking
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTR 339L | Experimental Methods and Design in Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| NTR 338W or NTR 338H | Issues in Nutrition and Health or Issues in Nutrition and Health: Honors | 3 |
Degree
Biology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
Degree
Sequence 2: Honors
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 315H | Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| BIO 325H | Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| INB 365S | Human Systems Physiology | 3 |
Degree
Sequence 1: Non-honors
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
Degree
Sequence 2: Honors
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 302C | Foundations of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
Degree
Sequence 1:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 104M | Introduction to Chemical Practice I | 1 |
| CH 104N | Introduction to Chemical Practice II | 1 |
Degree
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 204 | Introduction to Chemical Practice | 2 |
| CH 320M | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
Degree
Statistics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDS 302F or SDS 320E | Foundations of Data Analysis or Elements of Statistics | 3 |
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