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Dec 30, 2024
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2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Foods and Nutrition, B.S. - Dietetics Subplan/Option: 180 units
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Offered by: College of Agriculture, Human Nutrition and Food Science Department
Dietetics Subplan
The Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students pursuing career goals in the dietetic field qualify for post-graduate dietetic internships, and/or graduate programs. The department offers a post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship Program which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. A minimum GPA of 2.8 overall and 3.0 in major courses is required for application to the Cal Poly Pomona Dietetic internship. Upon completion of a dietetic internship, graduates are eligible to take the registration examination to become registered dietitians. Students requesting transcript evaluation in order to determine needed coursework for completion of didactic dietetic coursework verification statement will be required to pay an extra fee of $25. A culinary science or physiology minor may be included in this career option with a few additional courses. Dietitians are members of the professional health care team and serve as facilitators who translate scientific knowledge into practical applications so that consumers can make informed decisions about their diet.
Dietitians are employed in hospitals, outpatient and long-term care facilities, community and government agencies, schools, the private sector , or are self-employed. Administrative dietitians supervise food service in hospitals, extended care facilities, restaurants, colleges, schools, and businesses.
Note that students in the Dietetics option must receive a B- or better in the following courses to enroll in FN 357/357L:
A GPA of the following classes to be calculated 2.8 or higher:
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Required Core Courses for Major: 11 units
Required of all students. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses including subplan (option) courses for the major in order to receive a degree in the major. There will be a requirement for graduation - an assessment activity.
Required Subplan/Option Courses: 65 units
Required Support Courses: 66 units
The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the indicated GE requirements:
If these courses are not used to satisfy GE, the total units to degree may be more than 180 units. Unrestricted Electives: 0-14 units
Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Required Support”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 104 units. General Education Requirements: 68 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E. | | Course | Term Taken | Grade | | Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units) | | 1. Oral Communication | | | | | 2. Written Communication | | | | | 3. Critical Thinking | | | | | Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units) | | 1. Physical Science | | | | | 2. Biological Science | | | | | 3. Laboratory Activity | | | | | 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | | | | | 5. Science and Technology Synthesis | | | | | Area C. Humanities (16 units) | | 1. Visual and Performing Arts | | | | | 2. Philosophy and Civilization | | | | | 3. Literature and Foreign Languages | | | | | 4. Humanities Synthesis | | | | | Area D. Social Sciences (20 units) | 1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
a. United States History
b. Introduction to American Government | | | | | 2. History, Economics, and Political Science | | | | | 3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies | | | | | 4. Social Science Synthesis | | | | | Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units) | | | | For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below. Interdisciplinary General Education: 32 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, D, and E available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Students must be exempt from or score at least 147 on the EPT to qualify for IGE. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information. How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements: American Institutions: 8 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1. American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 4 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements. Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the quarter following completion of 120 units for undergraduates. |
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