Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT)

NDT 5091. Community Nutrition Practicum. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Permission of course instructor; NDT 6333 is recommended to be taken concurrently. Application of learned strategies in meaningful community service through collaborative tasks performed at various community nutrition programs. Service learning activities are aimed at enriching the life experiences of students through civic responsibility and community outreach. Use the Nutrition Care Process to assess the needs of the community, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine interventions, and develop plans to monitor the effectiveness of the intervention. Course Fee: DNPF $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6; GHC1 $75.

NDT 5191. Nutrition Care Process Practicum. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; completion of or concurrent enrollment in NDT 5353. A problem-based approach to dietetics practice using case simulations and studies; application of basic nutritional assessment skills, nutritional diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring in different settings; practice skills in counseling and nutrition education. Simulated case progression and comprehensive care delivery across the continuum of care. Course Fee: DNPF $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6; GHC1 $75.

NDT 5313. Public Health Nutrition and Policy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Concepts in nutritional epidemiology and public policy; and community-based interventions, resources, and research. Credit cannot be earned for both NDT 5313 and KAH 5343. Course Fees: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 5323. Nutrition Pathophysiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Human physiology and advanced nutrition. Concepts related to nutrigenomics, immunology, pharmacology, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-based balance, response to injury, complex diseases, and metabolic aberrations. Course Fees: GH01 $75; LRH1 $10; STSH $18.

NDT 5333. Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

The fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicines, dietary supplements, ergogenics, herbs, and functional foods, and issues related to their use in health and physical performance. Course Fee: GH01 $75; LRH1 $10; STSH $18.

NDT 5343. Integration of Metabolism. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: NDT 3413 or equivalent course. An in-depth study of the metabolism of nutrients, energy utilization at the cellular level, and role of coenzymes and cofactors. Course Fees: GH01 $75; LRH1 $10; STSH $18.

NDT 5353. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only, and NDT 6323. Continuation of Advanced Medical Nutrition I; and review of the pathophysiology and the application of the nutritional care process in treating more complex human diseases and conditions. Examine contemporary research hypotheses on complex acute and chronic conditions and integrate them into current medical nutrition therapy approaches. A major aspect of dietetics practice is clinical and nutrition care of patients with different medical conditions. This course will discuss the nutrition care process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation) and apply concepts related to various conditions. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

NDT 5851. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Independent reading, research, discussion, project, and/or writing under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a master’s degree. Course Fees: GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

NDT 5852. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.

Independent reading, research, discussion, project, and/or writing under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a master’s degree. Course Fees: GH01 $50; STSH $12.

NDT 5853. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Independent reading, research, discussion, project, and/or writing under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a master’s degree. Course Fees: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 5901. Seminar in Dietetics. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing. Corequisite: NDT 5957. Capstone course. An in-depth analysis of mastery of knowledge and skills required for entry-level practice. Successful completion includes standardized testing and approval of a professional portfolio by program faculty. To be taken during the last semester of the Coordinated Program. Course Fees: DNTM $112; GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

NDT 5903. Seminar in Dietetics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing. Corequisites: NDT 5956. Capstone course. An in-depth analysis of mastery of knowledge and skills required for entry-level practice. Successful completion includes standardized testing and approval of a professional portfolio by program faculty. To be taken during the last semester of the Coordinated Program. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 5913. Research Seminar. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Discussion of current research topics, use of databases, and evaluation of research articles. May be repeated for credit. Course Fees: DL01 $75; GH01 $75; LRH1 $10; STSH $18.

NDT 5941. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $20; GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

NDT 5942. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $40; GHC1 $50; LRHC $10; STHC $12.

NDT 5943. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $60; GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 5945. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 5 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $100; GHC1 $125; LRHC $10; STHC $30.

NDT 5946. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $120; GHC1 $150; LRHC $10; STHC $36.

NDT 5947. Advanced Dietetics Practicum I. (0-0) 7 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all dietetics knowledge core requirements; must be in good academic standing. Supervised practice in dietetics in different settings including acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics, community programs, and foodservice operations; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $140; GHC1 $175; LRHC $10; STHC $42.

NDT 5951. Advanced Dietetics Practicum II. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisites: NDT 5947; must be in good academic standing. Advanced supervised practice in dietetics with culminating experiences leading to entry-level competency; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $20; GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

NDT 5953. Advanced Dietetics Practicum II. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: NDT 5947; must be in good academic standing. Advanced supervised practice in dietetics with culminating experiences leading to entry-level competency; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $60; GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 5956. Advanced Dietetics Practicum II. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: NDT 5946; must be in good academic standing. Advanced supervised practice in dietetics with culminating experiences leading to entry-level competency; includes weekly seminars. Course Fees: DNPF $120; GHC1 $150; LRHC $10; STHC $36.

NDT 5957. Advanced Dietetics Practicum II. (0-0) 7 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: NDT 5947; must be in good academic standing. Advanced supervised practice in dietetics with culminating experiences leading to entry-level competency; includes weekly seminar. Course Fees: DNPF $140; GHC1 $175; LRHC $10; STHC $42.

NDT 6313. Production and Food Service System Management II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; NDT 3353, NTR 3023, or equivalent; and NDT 3292 or equivalent. Theories and principles related to the food service, systems management including leadership, decision-making, human resources, and financial management of operations. Management principles applied in dietetics, career planning, and professional development. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 6323. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Dietetics majors only; NDT 3323 and NDT 3333 or equivalent. Pathophysiology and the application of the nutritional care process in treating simple human diseases and conditions, part 1. Explore existing research hypotheses related to medical nutrition therapy and implement them in present MNT protocols. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

NDT 6333. Community Nutrition. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: NDT 2043 or equivalent; consent of instructor. Nutrition-related issues in public health, various community resources, agencies, and programs involved in health promotion and disease prevention. Managing nutritional care throughout the lifespan, focusing on identifying and addressing population-wide nutritional issues to reduce community health risks. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

NDT 6343. Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: NDT 2043 and NDT 6333; consent of instructor. An evidence-based analysis as it relates to diet/nutrition in the prevention of chronic diseases; and fundamental concepts in the promotion of health among individuals and groups. Exposure to behavioral theories and models, including their use in research and application. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

NDT 7893. Doctoral Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, this course consists of independent and original research skill building, preparation, and writing of the dissertation proposal. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours may be applied toward the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

NDT 7993. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for Doctoral degree. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 33 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.