Requirements

Major/Minor

The food science and nutrition major is designed for persons interested in general positions in the food industry that may include activities such as food product development, quality assurance monitoring or consumer education programs.

Major Requirements

Nutrition Sciences 140, 200, 220, 240, 250, 350, 390, 404, 410, 425 and 440; Biology 160; Chemistry 101 and 104; and Sociology 361. A minimum of 15 hours in the major field must be completed at Dominican University. It is advisable for interested freshmen to consult with an advisor in the department prior to registration and take courses such as Chemistry 101 and 104, and English 101 and 102 in the freshman year. Majors in food science and nutrition may elect to earn the Bachelor of Science degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree. Major requirements are the same for either degree. For those students interested in positions as food scientists, specific course work is required to meet the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Undergraduate Curriculum Minimum Standards for Degrees in Food Science. The food science curriculum is currently under review for IFT formal approval. IFT requirements include: Nutrition Sciences 140, 200, 220, 240, 250, 350, 370, 380, 390, 410, 425 and 440; Chemistry 101 and 104; Biology 160; Sociology 361; Physics 211; Mathematics 190. In addition, an internship is highly recommended in the food industry.

Minor Requirements

Nutrition Sciences 200, 250 and 390; and two electives to complete a total of 18 to 24 semester hours selected from Nutrition Sciences 140, 404, 410 and 425. A minimum of 9 hours in the minor field must be completed at Dominican University. This program is administered by the Department of Nutrition Sciences. Course descriptions are located on page 141.