Minor, Nutrition
Program Description
Students majoring in another discipline who wish to minor in nutrition must complete the following requirements. A Minor in Nutrition will act as a supplement to other fields of study and the application of knowledge to target populations and systems.
Declaration of a Minor
Students pursing a baccalaureate degree may declare a nutrition minor by using the online form provided on the Registrar's Office webpage.
Academic Advising
Call the Dietetics and Nutrition program at (907) 786-1276 or email the department for additional information about the Nutrition Minor.
Course List
(Please review the UAA catalog for more information)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| DN A151 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| DN A203 | Nutrition for Health Sciences | 3 |
| Required Upper-Division Courses | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| World Food Patterns | ||
| Food & Nutrition in Modern Alaska | ||
| Weight Management and Eating Disorders | ||
| Preventive and Therapeutic Nutrition | ||
| Selectives * | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of Alaska Native Nutrition | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| Concepts of Healthy Food | ||
| Food Science | ||
| Culinary Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to Culinary Medicine | ||
| Total | 18 | |
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor, of which 6 must be upper-division.