Contact
Caryn Husman, MS, OTR/L
Director, Department of Health Promotion Studies
chusman@une.edu
Emily Estell, MPH, RDN, LD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Nutrition Program
eestell1@une.edu
Mission
The minor in Nutrition reflects the University’s commitment as a health sciences institution dedicated to innovation for a healthier planet. The Nutrition Program empowers students to become caring, competent, and collaborative scholars who apply nutrition science to advance health promotion, disease prevention, and quality of life for individuals and diverse populations in a wide variety of settings.
Program Description
The Minor in Nutrition aims to provide expert knowledge about human nutrition and related physiologic principles. The minor ensures students graduate with current information about nutrition topics and issues such as the impact of diet on optimal health, the relationship of diet and chronic disease, and barriers to healthy eating.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 318 – Nutrition through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| NUTR 200 – Food Science Concepts and Food Safety | 3 |
| NUTR 220 – Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| Select Three (3) of the following courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 480 – Topics in Physiology: The Microbiota Gut-Brain Axis | 3 |
| ELE 199 – The Mediterranean Diet: From Fiction to Facts (NUTR 310E at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville Spain) | 3 |
| EXS 322 – Bioenergetics & Metabolism | 3 |
| NUTR 238 – Fundamentals of Healthy Cooking | 3 |
| NUTR 342 – Food Systems and Public Health | 3 |
| NUTR 350 – Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| NUTR 400 – Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NUTR 410 – Nutrition Across Seven Continents | 3 |
| NUTR 430 – Innovations and Special Topics in Nutrition | 3 |
| OS 424 – Health Education Theory to Practice | 4 |
| SOC 275 – Sociology of Food and Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9–10 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the É«ÏãÊÓƵfor the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The É«ÏãÊÓƵreserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.