Nutrition Minor Requirements

Earn a Nutrition minor by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Nutrition

Students in other majors may elect to earn a minor in nutrition. The requirements of the minor are the completion of 16 credit hours in nutrition-related courses; up to four credits can be from other courses important to understanding nutrition science and eating behaviors. To develop the program of study, students should consult an adviser in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following list of courses:
N&D 100	Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics	1
N&D 220	Foodservice Safety and Sanitation	1
N&D 240	Fundamentals of Nutrition	3
N&D 240L	Fundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory	1
N&D 250	Contemporary Food and Nutrition Concepts	3
N&D 260	Principles of Foods and Food Science	3
N&D 325	Nutrition Through the Life Cycle	3
N&D 335	World Food Patterns	3
N&D 344	Nutrition Education and Counseling	3
N&D 345	Community Nutrition	3
N&D 348	Sports Nutrition	3
N&D 380	Food Service Production and Management	3
N&D 441	Nutritional Biochemistry	4
N&D 494	Research in Nutrition and Dietetics	1-4
A maximum of 4 credits from the following courses may be counted in the minor:
BIMD 220	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3
BIMD 220L	Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab	1
BIMD 301	Biochemistry	3
BIMD 302	General Microbiology Lecture	2
BIMD 302L	General Microbiology Laboratory	2
BIOL 315	Genetics	3
CHEM 116	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry	3
CHEM 116L	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 340	Survey of Organic Chemistry	4
CHEM 340L	Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	1
PHE 301	Principles and Foundation of Health Education	3
PHE 307	Methods and Materials of Health Education	3
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	3
Note: Other courses may be counted toward the minor with written approval of a faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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