2+2 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science & Dietetics
2+2 營養學理學士
Overview
The BS program in Nutrition Science and Dietetics is recommended for students wishing to become a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), or pursue a career in public health and/or graduate school. This BS also prepares students for dietetics registration eligibility.
2+2 Nutrition Science & Dietetics
Under the 2+2 degree program, students who choose Nutrition Science & Dietetics as a major will spend the first 2 years of study in our Hong Kong campus (Hong Kong Adventist College) and proceed to the U.S. campus to complete the final 2 years of study. While studying in the U.S. campus, students are eligible for a tuition scholarship of US$14,000 (approximately 50% of the regular tuition fee) each year.
Courses
Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
HLED445 | Consumer Health | 2 |
FDNT 230 | Nutrition | 3 |
FDNT 448 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
FDNT 460 | Seminar in Nutrition, Wellness, and Ellen White’s Writings | 1 |
HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
HLED 445 | Consumer Health | 2 |
FTES 205 | Fitness Conditioning | 1 |
FTES 210 | Personal Fitness Plan | 1 |
FTES 214 | Weight Training and Conditioning (Men/Women) | 1 |
FTES 305 | Current Concepts and Applications in Physical Fitness | 3 |
FTES 355 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 3 |
FTES 410 | Issues in Exercise Science | 2 |
FTES 465 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
FTES 475 | Kinesiology | 3 |
FTES 495 | Independent Study / Reading / Research Project | 1-4 |
HLED 380 | Natural Therapies | 3 |
HLED 411 | Community Health and Fitness I | 2 |
HLED 412 | Community Health and Fitness II | 2 |
PHYS 141 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 142 | General Physics II | 4 |
BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIOL 222 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Choose ONE of the following sets: | ||
CHEM 110 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
BCHM 120 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
Or | ||
CHEM 131 | General Chemistry | 4 |
BCHM 120 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
Minimum total credits for BHS Wellness – Fitness Emphasis: 60 | ||
Students may also choose courses of personal interest. | ||
Recommend freshmen take HLED120 and one additional course from personal fitness, outdoor skills or team activity. | All students need to submit a valid First Aid certificate by the end of the first year of study. | |
FDNT 230 | Nutrition | 3 |
FDNT 240 | Nutrition Laboratory | 3 |
FTES 214 | Weight Training and Conditioning | 1 |
HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
HLED 210 | Philosophy of Health | 3 |
Plus another 9 semester credits from FDNT, FTES, HLED or other health-related courses approved by the Advisor. | ||
PBHL 440 | Fundamentals of Spirituality and Ethics in Health Care | 3 |
PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 301 | Human Development or similar PSYC course | |
HLED 120 | Fit for Life | 1 |
Program Curriculum
STEP 1
The first 2 years in Hong Kong
Prospective students enter the Nutrition Science & Dietetics program upon acceptance to Andrews University. Students must apply to the professional program at the end of their second year. The Dietetics Concentration is recommended for students wishing to become a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or to pursue a career in public health and/or graduate school.
Pre-requisite Courses: two years of the following:
• Introductory professional courses (e.g., Food Science and Nutrition)
• Sciences (e.g., Intro to Chemistry, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology)
• Social sciences (e.g., Sociology and Psychology)
• Math (e.g., MATH 145 or higher)
• Andrews Core Experience (ACE)
These courses can be obtained in our Hong Kong Campus.
STEP 2
The final 2 years in the U.S.
To transition into the professional program, students need to have successfully completed all the prerequisite courses and achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in the sciences and FDNT courses. Students must apply to the program in order to register for FDNT 351 - Food Service Management I, a required course for the major.
Major Courses
The professional program includes two years of study, including courses in:
• medical nutrition therapy
• food-service management
• nutrition and metabolism
• community nutrition
These courses are to be obtained on the U.S. campus - Andrews University.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation is dependent upon the completion of all curriculum requirements for the professional Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science & Dietetics degree with the maintenance of at least a minimal overall GPA of 2.85 and a minimal GPA of 2.25 in all dietetic and science courses. No grade below a C- is accepted for prerequisite and cognate courses (or below a C for dietetic courses).
NOTE: Students planning a graduate study in nutrition or medical dietetics are recommended to take the following chemistry courses: CHEM 131, CHEM 132, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 241, CHEM 242, BCHM 421, BCHM 422.
Professional Development Portfolio
Students are expected to complete a professional development portfolio during the DP program outlining their goals and accomplishments, including 200 hours of professional dietetic experience (125 hours for students transferring into Andrews University in the junior or senior year). A verification form for completion of the DP program will not be issued until the professional development portfolio has been satisfactorily completed by the student.
Comprehensive Review Exam
Students must successfully pass a comprehensive review exam in their senior year before they are eligible to receive a DP verification form.
Registration Examination Eligibility
Andrews University offers two programs to prepare the student for the registration examination given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
- The DPD program, which meets the academic requirements for registration eligibility.
- The Dietetic Internship, a post-baccalaureate program, designed to meet the supervised practice requirements for registration eligibility.
Accreditation
The Didactic Program in Nutrition Science & Dietetics (DP) at Andrews University is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-5400.
Dietetic Internship
After completion of the BS course work for the Nutrition Science & Dietetics, students are eligible to apply for the an eight-month accredited Dietetic Internship that must be completed by a dietetic student for registration eligibility. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and DP courses GPA of 3.2 is recommended for admission into the program.
This supervised practice provides experiences in three main areas of dietetics—community nutrition, clinical nutrition, and food-service management. The Internship Program is available at several hospitals affiliated with Andrews University. Successful completion of this intensive eight-month supervised practice permits a student to write the national registration exam in dietetics. Students who successfully complete the internship will be issued an Internship Program verification statement.
Upon passing the registry exam, graduates receive formal recognition as Registered Dietitians (RD). This status is maintained by participating in continuing professional education activities approved by AND. With advanced study or experience, the dietitian may qualify as a specialist in clinical dietetics, food service management, nutrition education, or research.
(It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead) (個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格。)
