Program Overview

Minor in Nutrition

The Minor in Nutrition is open to majors from other units and colleges, including those in the BS in Kinesiology program, but not those students enrolled in the BS in Nutrition program. Students are eligible to complete the minor area of study within Nutrition if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00). Students must submit an application. Students must also consult their home colleges about the acceptability and applicability of Nutrition course credit toward their degree. Registration for most HN courses is restricted to students in the department; therefore, students must register through a departmental academic advisor. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required for the minor field.

Requirements for the Minor

• Required Courses:
  • HN 110: Foods (3 hours)
  • HN 196: Nutrition (3 hours)
  • HN 202: Culture and Food (2 hours)
  • HN 307: Human Nutrition and Metabolism (3 hours)
• Select ONE of the following courses as a selective:
  • HN 201: Essentials of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Assessment (2-3 hours)
  • HN 203: Culture and Food Lab (2-3 hours)
  • HN 296: Nutrition and Physical Activity (2-3 hours)
  • HN 300: Science of Foods (2-3 hours)
  • HN 213: Food, Health and Equity (2-3 hours)
• Total Hours: 13

Enrollment Residence Requirement in the Minor

A student must complete at least one-half of the coursework required for the minor field in enrollment residence at the University of Illinois Chicago.