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FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES � DIETETICS EMPHASIS
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

At least 83-117 total and 25 upper-division credits are required for the BS in Family and Consumer Sciences � Dietetics major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major CHM 1100

CHM 1211,
BIO 2101

CHM 1330 FCS 1050,
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Begin or resume foreign language competency courses, if not complete.

Complete ENG 2201, if required.

Unless you are exempt, take the Math Placement Test at least three academic quarters before the term you intend to take Statistics.

AHA, AHB, SSB (Choose one or two depending on competency courses needed)
Other       Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
Major BIO 2129,
FCS 2365
BIO 2130 FCS 3340 (also offered in Winter)
BIO 3351

FCS 3240,
ACCT 2361

Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other

Apply for admission to the major once the following courses have been completed: CHM 1211, 1330, BIO 2129, 2130, FCS 1050 and 2365 or 3340.

A minimum 2.8 GPA is required.

Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed


  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major

FCS 4350,
FCS 3321

FCS 2375,
FCS 3310

FCS 4330 (also offered in Autumn)

FCS 3365 (also offered in Winter),
FCS 3350

BUS 3614 OR BUS 3657
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned. Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed


  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum        
Major

FCS 4340,
MAT 1360 OR
HSC 4044

FCS 4341

FCS 4367 FCS 4899
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB(whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

 


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