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In accordance with the vision and mission of Northwest Missouri State University, the philosophy of the Foods and Nutrition program is to provide quality education experiences, which are student-centered, and maintain commitment to continuous improvement. The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to instill in dietetics graduates a desire to be life-long learners, leaders, to prepare them for dietetics internships and to deliver food and nutrition services throughout society and across the lifespan to sustain or enhance their quality of life.
Advanced Standing Requirement
A student may apply for advanced standing after completing 60 hours and the completion of both NUTR 47234 Nutrition & Diet Behavior and NUTR 47431 Macronutrients with a minimum grade of B and a cumulative grade point of 3.0.
Must also complete 12 credit hours including ENGL 10111, ENGL 10112, COM 29102, MATH 17114 General Statistics, and NUTR 47234 Nutrition & Diet Behavior before being permitted to take any 300-400 level Dietetics course. These courses must be completed with a minimum 2.50 grade average.