Human Nutrition Undergraduate Programs
Human Nutrition Major, Nutrition and Community Health Option
The Nutrition and Community Health option within the Human Nutrition Major is for students planning careers related to wellness, health education, or exercise science. In addition to the core nutrition course requirements, students have flexibility in choosing classes focused on exercise physiology, health counseling, agricultural education, or health program planning and evaluation. As a part of the program curriculum, students have the option of completing an Exercise Science minor. This major is a good choice for students interested in graduate programs in public health, physical therapy, or other allied health professions.
- Nutrition and Community Health Program Sheet
- Nutrition and Community Health Admission Requirements
- Nutrition and Community Health General Four-Year Plan
- Exercise Science Minor
Nutrition and Community Health Program Sheet
Nutrition and Community Health Admission Requirements
If you are not currently a Human Nutrition or Nutrition major or pre-major and are interested in the Nutrition and Community Health Option, please sign up to attend an information session.
- Pre-Major Application Requirements:
- 2.5 GPA at Ohio State
- "Pre-Major" status is intended for students that have not completed "Major" requirements.
- Major Application Requirements:
- 2.5 GPA at Ohio State
- English 110
- Math 116 or higher
- Chemistry 101 & 102 OR Chemistry 121 & 122
- Biology 113
Nutrition and Community Health Four-Year Plans
In order to complete course work in a timely manner:
- Plan ahead and be well-informed about all program requirements.
- Be informed about course prerequisites and quarter offerings of classes by visiting Buckeye Link.
- Consult your academic advisor regularly.
- Use the following four-year plan as a guide for scheduling classes.
Exercise Science Minor
Students majoring in Nutrition and Community Health have the option of completing an Exercise Science Minor as a part of their program. The minor in Exercise Science consists of 24 credit hours:
- EDU PAES 122 (1) – Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- EDU PAES 360 & 361 (4) – Kinesiology
- EDU PAES 414 & 415 (4) – Applied Physiology of Exercise I and Lab
- EDU PAES 514 & 515 (4) – Applied Physiology of Exercise II and Lab
- EDU PAES 652 (3) – Health Promotion in the Workplace
- EDU PAES 660.01 (1) – Introductory Labs in Exercise Physiology
- EDU PAES 685 (3) – Adult Exercise Programming
- ATH TRNG 661 (4) – Survey of Sports Medicine (Athletic Training)
Students must earn a C- or higher in each of these courses to receive minor credit.
Declaring the Exercise Science Minor is a two-step process:
- Schedule an advising appointment with your current advisor (call 292-9261) to complete the Exercise science minor form.
- Schedule an appointment in 201 Campbell Hall to meet with Charles Mawhirter by calling (614) 292-9261. Please bring completed and signed Exercise Minor Form to this meeting.
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