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Resources
Contact
Academic Advisor
(414) 229-2758 • tjrufer@uwm.edu
Lori A. Klos, PhD, RD
Program Director
(414) 229-6080 • lklos@uwm.edu
This four-year, science-intensive program will help you better understand the relationships among food, nutrients, eating behavior, wellness and human health. In addition to sharpening the scientific and technical knowledge and skills essential to nutritional sciences, you’ll develop critical thinking and professional communication skills through coursework in public speaking, statistics, business and professional writing, and courses which delve into relevant research literature. You’ll graduate with a sound base in nutrition education, health promotion and disease prevention, which will have prepared you to join the work force or continue on to graduate school.
Why choose us?
- Our Nutritional Sciences Program combines a well-rounded curriculum in nutrition with many opportunities for experiential learning in the Milwaukee community.
- You’ll benefit from small class sizes and personal attention from our dedicated faculty.
- You will gain hands-on experience developing and teaching food demos, nutrition classes, and nutrition programs to community, staff, and students on campus and in the community.
- You will have a wide range of opportunities to gain valuable experience in the Milwaukee community (Feeding America, Silver Springs Neighborhood Center, YMCA, and others).
- Cooperative endeavors with UWM’s University Recreation, Athletics and academic programs enhance your experience.
This program will not grant students the professional credential of “Registered Dietitian” or “Dietitian.”
Admission to UWM
Admission to UWMNew College Students
On your application for admission to UW-Milwaukee, select “Nutritional Sciences” as your intended area of study. You will be classified as “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” upon admission to the University.
After you have completed the prerequisite courses during your first two years of study, you will be eligible to apply for admission to the major and professional core courses.
Transfer Students
If you are transferring to UWM from another post-secondary institution, you are subject to the program requirements at the time of admission to UWM.
While the University Registrar will review academic transcripts and perform pre-approved department course-for-course transfers, the Department of Kinesiology reserves the right to modify transfer requests.
Course transfers may not be approved if grades achieved are below required levels or if courses were taken beyond a reasonable time period.
You may also appeal for course substitution consideration if the content of a course taken is significantly similar to a program requirement. You should submit syllabi for such appeals to your academic advisor, who will forward them to the faculty for consideration.
You can be guaranteed admission to UW-Milwaukee by participating in the Guaranteed Transfer Program. After fulfilling certain credit and grade point average requirements, you will transfer with the same rights and privileges as those who begin their education at UWM.
To see how your credits will transfer to UWM, check out the UW System Credit Transfer Wizard at wisconsin.edu/transfer/wizards.
To see additional information about transferring to UWM, including the application process, go to uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/student-type/transfer.
Application Process
Go to uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/student-type/transfer for the most up-to-date information about the application process, including deadlines, sending transcripts and test scores, and more.
If you meet UWM standard admission requirements, you will be admitted directly into the College of Health Sciences as “Nutritional Sciences-Intended.”
Transfer from UW Colleges
UWM General Education Requirements
Some courses required for the Nutritional Sciences major also satisfy General Education Requirements. Contact your UWM College of Health Sciences advisor for additional information.
Course Requirements for Entry into the Major
| UW Colleges Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ANT 100: Introduction to Anthropology OR PSY 201: Introductory PsychologyOR SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | ANTHRO 102 OR PSYCH 101 OR SOCIOL 101 |
| BIO 171: Animal Biology | BIO SCI 150 |
| CHEM 145: General Chemistry I & CHEM 155: General Chemistry II | CHEM 102 & CHEM 104 |
| ENG 102: Critical Writing Reading and Research | ENGLISH 102 |
| MAT 110: College Algebra | MATH 105 |
| MAT 117: Elementary Statistics | MTHSTAT 215* |
| BIO 285: Anatomy & Physiology & BIO 286: Anatomy & Physiology | BIOL SCI 202 & BIOL SCI 203 |
Required Courses for Entry into the Major That Are NOT Available in the UW Colleges’ Curriculum
| UWM Course Number | UWM Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 241 | Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach |
| NUTR 101 | Introduction to the Nutrition Profession |
| NUTR 110 | Introduction to Food Principles and Preparation |
| NUTR 210 | Food Science |
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions |
| NUTR 240 | Nutrition for Exercise and Wellness |
| NUTR 245 | Life Cycle Nutrition |
Suggested Courses in UW Colleges’ Curriculum NOT Required for Admission to Major
| UW Colleges Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| BIO 251: General Survey of Microbiology | BIO SCI 101 |
| CHEM 343: Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 343 |
| CHEM 352: Organic Chemistry Lab | CHEM 344 |
| CHEM 363: Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 345 |
| CTA 103: Introduction to Public Speaking | COMMUN 103 |
Balance of General Education Requirements Not Met by Above Courses
- Humanities – 3 credits
- Fine Arts – 3 credits
- Foreign Language Requirement – One year college level foreign language OR two years in high school
Recommended Course Plan
If you are interested in obtaining a degree in Nutritional Sciences from UW-Milwaukee, the following recommendations have been established to help you plan your UWC course work. Students are encouraged to consult a UWC advisor to plan curriculum that transfers to UWM fulfilling prerequisites, General Education Requirement credit, and other program requirements.
Semester I
| UW Colleges Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 102: English Composition II | ENGLISH 102 |
| BIO 280: Human Anatomy* OR BIO 285: Anatomy & Physiology | BIO SCI 202 |
| PSY 202: Introductory Psychology | PSYCH 101 |
| MATH 110: College Algebra | MATH 105 |
Semester II
| UW Colleges Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| BIO 281: Human Physiology* OR BIO 286: Anatomy & Physiology | BIO SCI 203 |
| MATH 117: Elementary Statistics | MTHSTAT 215 |
| CTA 103: Introduction to Public Speaking | COMMUN 103 |
| ENG 210: Business Communication OR BUS 210: Business Communication | ENGLISH 205 |
*The combination of BIO 280 (formerly PHS 235) and BIO 281 (formerly ZOO 234) at any UW College is equivalent to the combination of Bio Sci 202 (4 credits, GE:NS+) and Bio Sci 203 (4 credits, GE:NS+) at UW-Milwaukee. If a student has credit for ONLY BIO 280 OR 281, those courses are NOT individually equivalent to Bio Sci 202 and/or 203.
NOTE: Due to a lack of Nutritional Science coursework, students completing two full years at UW-Colleges would risk graduating in four years.
Special Notes
There are very few electives for this program. As a result, students are encouraged to transfer to UWM after two semesters at a UWC campus. It is possible to be concurrently enrolled at a UWC and at UWM. Concurrent enrollment would allow a student to take the required courses for the Nutritional Sciences major at UWM while finishing up other course work at a UWC. Please contact an advisor at the UWC Student Services Office to discuss your options.
Transfer from Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Course Requirements for Entry into the Major
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| SOCSCI 206: Intro to Cultural Anthropology OR SOCSCI 231: General Psychology OR SOCSCI 196: Introduction to Sociology | ANTHRO 102 OR PSYCH 101OR SOCIOL 101 |
| NATSCI 211: Chemistry I & NATSCI 212: Chemistry II | CHEM 102 & CHEM 104 |
| ENG 201: English I | ENGLISH 102 |
| MATH 200: Intermediate Algebra | MATH 105 |
| MATH 260: Basic Statistics | MTHSTAT 215* |
| NATSCI 201: Anatomy and Physiology I & NATSCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology II | BIO SCI 202 & BIO SCI 203 |
Required Courses for Entry into the Major That Are NOT Available in the MATC Curriculum
| UWM Course Number | UWM Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 241 | Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach |
| NUTR 101 | Introduction to the Nutrition Profession |
| NUTR 110 | Introduction to Food Principles and Preparation |
| NUTR 210 | Food Science |
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions |
| NUTR 240 | Nutrition for Exercise and Wellness |
| NUTR 245 | Life Cycle Nutrition |
Suggested Courses in MATC Curriculum NOT Required for Admission to Major
While the following courses are not required for admission to the Nutritional Sciences major at UWM, they are required prior to graduation. A minimum grade of C is required in each course.
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| NATSCI 197: Microbiology | BIO SCI 101 |
| NATSCI 217: Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 343 |
| NATSCI 219: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | CHEM 344 |
| NATSCI 218: Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 345 |
| ENG 198: Speech OR SPEECH 201: Elements of Speech I | COMMUN 103 |
Balance of General Education Requirements Not Met by Above Courses
- Humanities – 3 credits
- Fine Arts – 3 credits
- Foreign Language Requirement – One year college level foreign language OR two years in high school
Recommended Course Plan
Students can complete the vast majority of general education requirements and foundations coursework for this major at MATC before transferring to UWM. It is possible to be concurrently enrolled at MATC and at UWM. Concurrent enrollment allows a student to take the required courses for the Nutritional Sciences major at UWM while finishing up other coursework at MATC. Please contact an advisor at the MATC Student Services Office to discuss your options.
If you are interested in obtaining a degree in Nutritional Sciences from UW-Milwaukee, the following recommendations have been established to help you plan your MATC course work. Students are encouraged to consult an MATC advisor to plan curriculum that transfers to UWM fulfilling prerequisites, General Education Requirement credit, and other program requirements.
Semester I
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| NATSCI 201: Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO SCI 202 |
| NATSCI 211: Chemistry I | CHEM 102 |
| ENG 201: English I | ENGLISH 101 |
| MATH 200: Intermediate Algebra | MATH 105 |
| ENG 198: Speech OR SPEECH 201: Elements of Speech I | COMMUN 103 |
Semester II
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| NATSCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology II | BIO SCI 203 |
| NATSCI 212: Chemistry II | CHEM 104 |
| ENG 202: English II | ENGLISH 102 |
| SOCSCI 206: Intro to Cultural Anthropology OR SOCSCI 231: General Psychology OR SOCSCI 196: Introduction to Sociology | ANTHRO/PSYCH/SOCIOL 101 |
| Humanities | Humanities |
Semester III
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| NAT SCI 217: Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 343 |
| NATSCI 257: Biology For Majors I | BIO SCI 150 |
| ENG 197: Technical Reporting OR ENG 208: Technical Communications | ENGLISH 206 |
| MATH 260: Basic Statistics | MTHSTAT 215 |
Semester IV
| MATC Equivalent | UWM Equivalent |
|---|---|
| NAT SCI 197: Microbiology | BIO SCI 101 |
| NAT SCI 218: Organic Chemistry 2 | CHEM 345 |
| NAT SCI 219: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | CHEM 344 |
| Arts |
NOTE: Due to lack of Nutritional Science coursework, students completing two full years at MATC would risk graduating in four years.
Contact
Angela Kowalski, MS
Recruitment Coordinator
UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
(414) 229-2758
angelak@uwm.edu
Torry Rufer, MS
Academic Advisor
UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
(414) 229-2758
tjrufer@uwm.edu
For admissions related questions contact the UWM Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (414) 229-2222.
For transfer credit evaluation questions contact the UWM Registrar’s Office at (414) 229-3800 or uwm.edu/registrar/contact-us.
Admission to Major
Admission to MajorPrior to Fall 2017
These admission to major requirements are for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.
Declaring Your Intent
If you are currently a UWM student and wish to change your major to “Nutritional Sciences-Intended,” you must meet with an academic advisor to do so. Your Nutritional Sciences advisor will guide you through the declaration process and application to the major.
Admission Eligibility
All students are eligible to pursue general education requirements and foundations courses associated with the curriculum, so long as they meet the necessary prerequisites for each course.
If you are interested in this degree path, you should declare Nutritional Sciences as your intended major as early as possible. This ensures timely progress to full admission for the major and graduation. The application process begins during the semester prior to the final two years of the curriculum, while completing the final nutrition “core” courses and the majority of the general education requirements. Students are considered “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” until they submit an application and are officially admitted to the major.
To be eligible for admission to the major, you must:
- Submit an application.
- Have a UWM cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.
- Complete the majority of UWM’s General Education Requirements (GERs) before the fall semester of the professional years.
- Complete the “Foundations” courses, or their equivalent, by the end of the semester before your professional years, with no grade lower than a C.
- Complete the “Core” nutrition courses by the end of the semester before the professional years with a 2.75 GPA and no grade lower than a C.
- Have verification that the overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 is achieved without repeating more than 3 of the Foundations and Core courses more than once each.
Application Submission
The application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences program is available during the months of February and September. Partner with your academic advisor every semester to identify the best time for you to apply.
- Applications for spring admission:
Due by October 1st in the preceding Fall semester. - Application for summer/fall admission:
Due by March 1st in the preceding Spring semester.
Applicants are notified of admission status via email from the program within 4 weeks of the application deadline.
Fall 2017 and after
These admission to major requirements are for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.
Declaring Your Intent
If you are currently a UWM student and wish to change your major to “Nutritional Sciences-Intended,” you must meet with an academic advisor to do so. Your Nutritional Sciences advisor will guide you through the declaration process and application to the major.
Admission Eligibility
All students are eligible to pursue general education requirements and foundations courses associated with the curriculum, so long as they meet the necessary prerequisites for each course.
If you are interested in this degree path, you should declare Nutritional Sciences as your intended major as early as possible. This ensures timely progress to full admission for the major and graduation. The application process begins during the semester prior to the final two years of the curriculum, while completing the final nutrition “core” courses and the majority of the general education requirements. Students are considered “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” until they submit an application and are officially admitted to the major.
In order to be admitted to the Major in Nutritional Sciences, the following criteria must be met:
- 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
- Minimum grade of C in the following Foundations courses (or in progress):
- BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I
- BIO SCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO SCI 203: Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHEM 100: Chemical Science & CHEM 101: Chemical Science; OR CHEM 102: General Chemistry & CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
- COMMUN 103: Public Speaking OR COMMUN 105: Business & Professional Communication
- PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology
- KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory & Practice
- Minimum grade of C in the following Core Nutritional Sciences courses (or in progress):
- NUTR 101: Introduction to the Nutrition Profession
- NUTR 110: Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation
- NUTR 235: Introduction to Nutrition for Health Professions
- NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness
- NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach
- Not have exceeded the maximum number of course repeats for Foundations (maximum of 4 Foundations courses may be repeated once) and Nutritional Sciences classes (maximum of 3 Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once) allowed in the entirety of a student’s degree program;
- Completion of UWM’s General Education Requirements; and
- Completion of online application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences Major
When the criteria are met and application accepted, the student will be admitted to the Nutritional Sciences program.
Application Submission
The application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences program is available during the months of February and September. Partner with your academic advisor every semester to identify the best time for you to apply.
- Applications for spring admission:
Due by October 1st in the preceding Fall semester. - Application for summer/fall admission:
Due by March 1st in the preceding Spring semester.
Applicants are notified of admission status via email from the program within 4 weeks of the application deadline.
Meet With Your Advisor
Meet With Your AdvisorTo schedule an advising appointment, call (414) 229-2758 or visit Northwest Quadrant Building B, Room 6425.
I’m a new student. How do I start?
You are assigned an academic advisor upon admission to UWM. New Student Orientation (NSO) helps those who are new to campus to learn and understand the enrollment process and enroll in classes for their first semester at UWM!
Who is my advisor?
Torry Rufer, MS
Academic Advisor
(414) 229-2758 • tjrufer@uwm.edu
You can also see the name of your advisor and contact them directly by accessing your student center in PAWS.
When should I meet with my advisor?
Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.
- Enrolling for spring semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November. - Enrolling for fall semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.
Students are also welcome to schedule an appointment with their advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities, or any other questions.
How can my advisor help me?
CHS boasts professional academic advisors who understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family, and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:
- Explore your academic and career interests
- Plan the sequence of your courses
- Prepare for course enrollment
- Access tutoring and other academic support
- Identify opportunities for campus involvement
- Connect you to campus resources
- Plan for graduation
Curriculum
CurriculumPrior to Fall 2017
This curriculum is for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.
The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Nutritional Sciences. The program consists of pre-professional study (years 1, 2, and 3) and professional study (year 4), leading to the completion of a minimum of 123 credits.
The curricular areas include:
- General education requirements
- Electives
- Foundations courses
- Core nutrition courses
- Advanced nutrition courses
- A nutrition internship/project
All students are eligible to pursue general education requirements and foundations courses associated with the curriculum, so long as they meet the necessary prerequisites for each course.
General Education Requirements (GERs)
| Course | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 12 | |
| English: Must earn "C" or better in English102 Prerequisite: placement test | OWCA | 3 |
| Math: Must earn "C" or better in Math 105/108 Prerequisite: placement test | QLA | 3 |
| Foreign Language Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school | FL | 0 |
| Arts Select course from the approved list | A | 3 |
| Humanities Select course from the approved list | HU | 3 |
Learn more about UWM’s General Education Requirements.
Foundations: Introductory Courses
Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
| Course | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 28 | |
| BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I | NS+ | 4 |
| BIO SCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| BIO SCI 203: Anatomy & Physiology II | NS+ | 4 |
| CHEM 102: General Chemistry | NS+ | 5 |
| CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | NS+ | 5 |
| KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions | QLB | 3 |
| PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology | SS | 3 |
Core: Major Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 19 | |
| NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat | F/Su (pending adequate student enrollment) | 3 |
| NUTR 101: Intro to the Nutrition Profession | F | 1 |
| NUTR 110: Intro to Food Principles & Preparation | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 210: Food Science | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 235: Intro to Nutrition for the Health Professions | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 245: Life Cycle Nutrition | S | 3 |
Advanced Core: The Major
Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 13 | |
| NUTR 350: Nutrition Communication & Education | F | 3 |
| NUTR 355: Modifying Nutrition & Eating Behavior | S | 0 (WAIVE) |
| NUTR 430: Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism | S (F only in 2018-19 and beyond) | 3 |
| NUTR 435: Nutrition & Disease I | F (S only in 2018-19 and beyond) | 3 |
| NUTR 470: Nutrition Internship/Project | F/S | 4 |
Additional Required Courses
| Course | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO SCI 101: General Survey of Microbiology | NS+ | 4 |
| ANTHRO 150: Multicultural America OR GER Social Science | CD, SS | 3 |
| BUS ADM 292: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Formation | 3 | |
| CHEM 341: Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CHEM 501: Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 | |
| COMMUN 103: Public Speaking | HU | 3 |
| ENGLISH 205: Business Writing OR ENGLISH 207: Health Science Writing | OWCB | 3 |
| KIN 245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences | CD, SS | 3 |
| KIN 400: Ethics & Values in the Health and Fitness Professions | 3 | |
| Electives | 9 |
Background Check
If you have been asked to have a background check done in preparation for placement in fieldwork or internship, you must follow these instructions:
- Follow the link provided by the internship coordinator to access the UW-Milwaukee Nutritional Sciences Program page at CastleBranch.com.
- Create an account, fill out all required fields and finish the process by paying the fee to process the background check.
- Once the results are in they will be reviewed by the internship coordinator and shared with the internship site supervisor upon request.
Correlates Courses
Correlate courses are intended to help students explore subject matter that is complementary to their primary academic focus: nutritional sciences. Completion of no fewer than 18 credits from this list is required, with at least 6 of the 18 credits at the 300 level or above.
Notes: The courses listed below are not necessarily offered every semester. On a case-by-case basis, the program director reserves the right to review and approve courses not listed. It is the responsibility of the student to review and satisfy prerequisites for correlate courses prior to enrolling.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANTHRO 156: Food and Culture | 3 |
| BIO SCI 152: Foundations of Biological Sciences II | 4 |
| BIO SCI 310: General Ecology | 3 |
| BIO SCI 315: Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO SCI 325: Genetics | 3 |
| BMS 260: Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| BMS 301-305: Human Pathophysiology | 1 to 5 |
| BUS ADM 100: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 360: Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CHEM 221: Elementary Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 342: Introductory to Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 343: Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 344: Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| COMMUN 105: Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| COMMUN 350: Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMMUN 381: Health Communication | 3 |
| COUNS 403: Overview of Counseling Skills | 3 |
| COUNS 600: Introduction to Community Counseling | 3 |
| ED POL 111: Organizing for Social Action in Urban Communities | 3 |
| ED POL 112: Introduction to Community Education | 3 |
| ED POL 113: The Milwaukee Community | 3 |
| ED POL 114: Community Problems | 3 |
| ED POL 315: Group Process & Civic Engagement | 3 |
| ED POL 501: Community Change and Engagement | 3 |
| ED PSY 220: Positive Psychology Applied to Culture, Learning, and Development | 3 |
| FOODBEV 101: Introduction to Food Studies | 3 |
| HCA 203: Human Life Cycle | 3 |
| HCA 220: Leading Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| HCA 307: Epidemiology for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| HS 101: Introduction to Health & Disease | 2 |
| HS 102: Health Care Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| HS 222: Language of Medicine | 3 |
| INFOST 210: Information Resources for Research | 3 |
| HS 311: Law for Health Care Consumers and Professionals | 3 |
| ITALIAN 256: Introduction to Italian Food Studies: A Cultural History | 3 |
| ITALIAN 456: Topics in Italian Food Studies | 3 |
| JAMS 101: Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| JAMS 201: Media Writing | 3 |
| JAMS 204: News Writing and Technology | 3 |
| JAMS 207: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations | 3 |
| JAMS 231: Publication Design | 3 |
| JAMS 306: Feature and Magazine Article Writing | 3 |
| JAMS 307: Advertising and Public Relations Writing and Production | 3 |
| KIN 200: Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 330: Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 330: Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 336: Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 350: Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 351: Sociological Aspects of Health and Human Movement | 3 |
| KIN 365: Health Aspects of Mind and Body Practices | 3 |
| KIN 368: Study of Intervention Strategies in Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 430: Exercise Testing/Prescription for Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| KIN 480: Organization and Administration in the Fitness Industry | 3 |
| KIN 481: Program Development in the Fitness Industry | 3 |
| KIN 556: Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors | 3 |
| KIN 573: Body Image: Influences & Health Related Implications | 3 |
| KIN 574: Obesity and Weight Management | 3 |
| MATH 116: College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 117: Trigonometry | 2 |
| MATH 211: Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 4 |
| MATH 231: Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 4 |
| NURS 110: Introduction to Global Health | 3 |
| NURS 475: Global Health: Ethics and Human Rights | 3 |
| NUTR 550: Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 555: Public Health Nutrition and Food Politics | 3 |
| PHILOS 244: Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| PHYSICS 120: General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYSICS 121: General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYSICS 122: General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYSICS 123: General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| PSYCH 254: Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 407: Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSYCH 412: Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYCH 502: Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| PSYCH 503: Perception | 3 |
| PSYCH 555: Health Psychology | 3 |
| PH 101: Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 303: Climate Change, the Environment, and Human Health | 3 |
| PH 306: Adolescent Health & Development | 3 |
| SOC WRK 250: Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOCIOL 233: Social Inequality in the United States | 3 |
| SOCIOL 325: Social Change | 3 |
| SOCIOL 331: Sociology of Health Care | 3 |
| SOCIOL 444: Sociology of the Body | 3 |
| SPANISH 338: Spanish for Health Professionals I | 3 |
| SPANISH 388: Health Issues in the Hispanic World | 3 |
| URB STD 250: Exploring the Urban Environment | 3 |
| UBR STD 360: Perspectives on the Urban Scene | 3 |
Fall 2017 and after
This curriculum is for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.
The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Nutritional Sciences after successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits.
The curricular areas include:
- General education requirements
- Foundations courses
- Core nutrition courses
- Advanced nutrition courses including a 4-credit nutritional sciences internship
- Electives
All students are eligible to pursue General Education Requirements and Foundations courses associated with the curriculum, so long as they meet the necessary prerequisites for each course.
General Education Requirements (GERs)
| Course | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 12 | |
| English: Must earn "C" or better in English102 Prerequisite: placement test | OWCA | 3 |
| Math: Must earn "C" or better in Math 105/108 Prerequisite: placement test | QLA | 3 |
| Foreign Language Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school | FL | 0 |
| Arts Select course from the approved list | A | 3 |
| Humanities Select course from the approved list | HU | 3 |
Learn more about UWM’s General Education Requirements.
Foundations Courses
Maximum of four Foundations Courses may be repeated once. Consult the course catalog for information about the prerequisites required for each Foundations Course.
| Course | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO SCI 101: General Survey of Microbiology OR BIO SCI 383: General Microbiology | NS+ (BIO SCI 101 only) | 4 |
| *BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I | NS+ | 4 |
| *BIO SCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| *BIO SCI 203: Anatomy & Physiology II | NS+ | 4 |
| *CHEM 100: Chemical Science and *CHEM 101: Chemical Science OR *CHEM 102: General Chemistry and *CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | NS (CHEM 100), NS+ (CHEM 101, 102, 104) | 5 |
| CHEM 103: Survey of Biochemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 103 | NS+ | 5 |
| CHEM 341: Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 342: Organic Chemistry Lab optional, 2 credits) OR CHEM 343: Organic Chemistry, CHEM 344: Organic Chemistry Lab, CHEM 345: Organic Chemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 501 | 11-13 | |
| CHEM 501: Introduction to Biochemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 501 | 3 | |
| *COMMUN 103: Public Speaking OR *COMMUN 105: Business & Professional Communication | HU (COMMUN 103 only), SS (COMMUN 105 only) | 3 |
| ENGLISH 205: Business Writing OR ENGLISH 207: Health Science Writing | OWCB | 3 |
| *PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR *SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR *ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology | SS | 3 |
| BMS/KIN 245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences | CD, SS | 3 |
| *KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions | QLB | 3 |
| KIN 400: Ethics and Values in the Health and Fitness Professions | 3 |
Core Nutrition Courses
Maximum of three Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once. Consult the course catalog for information about the prerequisites required for each Core Nutrition Course.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 101: Intro to the Nutrition Profession | F | 1 |
| NUTR 110: Intro to Food Principles & Preparation | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 235: Intro to Nutrition for the Health Professions | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat | F/Su (pending adequate student enrollment) | 3 |
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.
Advanced Nutrition Core Courses
Maximum of three Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once. Consult the course catalog for information about the prerequisites required for each Advanced Nutrition Course.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 24 | |
| NUTR 210: Food Science | F/S | 3 |
| NUTR 245: Life Cycle Nutrition | S | 3 |
| NUTR 350: Nutrition Communication & Education | F | 3 |
| NUTR 355: Modifying Nutrition & Eating Behavior | S | 2 |
| NUTR 430: Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism | S (Fall only in 2018-19 and beyond) | 3 |
| NUTR 435: Nutrition & Disease | F (Spring only in 2018-19 and beyond) | 3 |
| NUTR 470: Nutrition Internship | F/S | 4 |
| NUTR 500+ level course | F/S | 3 |
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.
Background Check
If you have been asked to have a background check done in preparation for placement in fieldwork or internship, you must follow these instructions:
- Follow the link provided by the internship coordinator to access the UW-Milwaukee Nutritional Sciences Program page at CastleBranch.com.
- Create an account, fill out all required fields and finish the process by paying the fee to process the background check.
- Once the results are in they will be reviewed by the internship coordinator and shared with the internship site supervisor upon request.
Get Involved
Get InvolvedNutritional Sciences Club
Contact
Susan Kundrat, Faculty Advisor
Clinical Associate Professor
(414) 229-5597
kundrat@uwm.edu
UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
The UWM Office of Undergraduate Research is a centralized location for undergraduates seeking on-campus research opportunities and faculty seeking enthusiastic, motivated undergraduate students with whom to collaborate.
Volunteer Service
The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research provides the UW-Milwaukee campus with different opportunities to volunteer throughout the city and beyond. Each week of the year there are opportunities to make a real difference in Milwaukee and beyond by working to improve the environment, mentoring local kids, stocking shelves at a food pantry, serving breakfast to Milwaukee’s homeless community, engaging in an alternative spring break, and helping older adults.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at uwm.edu/community/students
Graduation
GraduationPrior to Fall 2017
These graduation requirements are for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences, the student must:
- Complete a minimum of 123 credits as required by the curriculum;
- Earn a minimum UWM cumulative GPA of 2.5; and
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in advanced nutrition core courses.
Use UWM’s Graduation website to review campus-wide graduation requirements, graduation application deadlines, applying for graduation, and ordering your cap and gown.
Fall 2017 and after
These graduation requirements are for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences, the student must:
- Complete no fewer than 120 degree credits;
- Complete all required Foundations courses, Core and Advanced Core Nutrition courses, and at least 9-credits of Electives at the 300-level or above;
- Earn a minimum UWM cumulative GPA of 2.5; and
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and no grade lower than C in required Core and Advanced Core Nutrition courses.
Use UWM’s Graduation website to review campus-wide graduation requirements, graduation application deadlines, applying for graduation, and ordering your cap and gown.
Employment Outlook
Employment Outlook- General nutrition education programming and implementation.
- Health promotion and/or nutrition program planning.
- Health inspection for a regulatory body or government agency.
- Quality control for food processing plants.
- Nutrition for women, infants, and children (WIC).
- Research assistance for nutrition studies in hospitals or universities.
- Food services menu planning, purchasing and budgeting.
- Weight loss programming.
- Marketing and sales for food industries.
- Food and nutrition writing (print or electronic media) for health newsletters and/or magazines, food production and promotional companies, and newspapers.
- Food planning in camps, schools, private company cafeterias, community agencies, sports teams, and hotels.
- Restaurant menu consultation.
- Involvement in the Peace Corps.
- Pharmaceutical research.
- Catering.
According to the national occupational outlook handbook, employment opportunities are expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job growth will result from an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits. A growing and aging population will boost demand for nutrition-related programming and expertise in hospitals, residential care facilities, schools, prisons, community health programs, and home healthcare agencies. Public interest in food and nutrition, and increased emphasis on health education, also will spur demand for professionals in this field.
Please know that a degree in the Nutritional Sciences does not qualify students for the credential of a “Registered Dietitian”.
Professional Organizations
Professional Organizations- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Celiac Support Page
- Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Centers for Disease Control
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Food Allergy Network
- Food & Nutrition Information Center
- Institute of Food Technologists
- National Agricultural Library
- National Cancer Institute
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disorders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
- The Body: An AIDS & HIV Information Resource
- The Vegetarian Resource Group
- Tufts University Nutrition Navigator
- USDA
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- World Health Organization
Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff- Lori A. Klos, PhD, RD
Associate Professor, Program Director - Susan Kundrat, MS, RD, CSSD
Clinical Associate Professor - Lora Taylor de Oliveira, MPH, MBA
Outreach Program Manager II