Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Health explores the relationship between nutrition and the physical and mental well-being of people and their communities. Students will learn about the evidence-based science behind nutrition, how to help people make good dietary choices and meet personal health goals, how to lead community-based advocacy programs, and how public health policies impact communities both big and small. Upon graduating from this program, students will be prepared to pursue nutrition and wellness careers in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, pharmacies, long-term care facilities and more. 

Program Outcomes

  1. Apply scientific evidence-based practices to achieve nutritional goals. 

  2. Evaluate theories and practices to explain and predict behavior related to nutritional goals.

  3. Analyze public health policies to inform equitable nutrition-related decisions.

  4. Effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals, communities, and medical professionals.

  5. Develop and lead nutrition programs to promote health and wellness across the lifespan.

  6. Apply business and marketing strategies for organizational and entrepreneurial management to nutrition and health promotion.

Notice: As a student enrolled in Husson University's online health-focused program/course, you may engage in physical activities that involve yourself or others. Such activities are done on a voluntary basis. Participation in such activities has inherent risks. Neither Husson University nor its faculty and staff are responsible for any injuries, damages, or other harm to self or property that may occur to you and/or the people with which you engage. 

General Education Requirements
CH/CX 180Principles of Gen Chemistry4
or CH 181
& CX 181		 Chemistry I
and Chemistry Lab I
EH 105College Writing3
HE 114Husson Experience & Building Professional Skills1-3
or HE 111 The Husson Experience
MS 132Probability and Statistics3
PY 111General Psychology3
PY 141Human Growth and Development3
SY 230Medical Anthropology3
Fine Arts Elective3
Foreign Culture or Conversation Elective3
Humanities Elective3
Literature Elective3
Math I Elective3-4
Perspectives Elective3
Philosophical Elective3
Major Requirements
BY 120Functional Anatomy and Physiology3
EX 439Nutrition, Disease & Lifespan3
EH 360Writing in the Health Professions3
EX 107Foundations of Functional Fitness, Nutrition, & Wellness3
EX 234Nutrition3
EX 368Gut Microbes, Diet & Health3
HS 301Introduction to Public Health3
MK 326Consumer Behavior 3
PY 113Ethics and Professional Conduct3
PY 320The Psychology of Nourishment & Wellness3
PY 335Behavioral, Psychological, and Rehabilitation Intervention Models3
Major Electives
Choose four of the following:12
Introduction to Business
Principles of Leadership
Organization and Management
Human Resource Management
Epidemiology
Foundations of Healthcare Professions
Global Health
Healthcare Management and Organization
Healthcare Law and Ethics
Health Economics and Policy
Social Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Physiological Psychology
Gerontology
Research Design
Open Electives34
Total Hours120-123
First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CH 180
& CX 180 ( or CH 181 & CX 181)		4BY 1203
EX 1073EX 2343
HE 111 or 1141-3PY 1413
EH 1053Math I Elective3-4
PY 1113Philosophical Elective3
 14-16 15-16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
HS 3013MK 3263
MS 1323PY 3203
PY 1133Health & Nutrition Elective3
Fine Arts Elective3Literature Elective3
Humanities Elective3Open Elective3
 15 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
EH 3603PY 3353
EX 3683Health & Nutrition Elective3
SY 2303Perspectives Elective3
Foreign Culture and Conversation Elecitve3Open Elective3
Open Electives3Open Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
EX 4393Health & Nutrition Elective3
Health & Nutrition Elective3Open Elective3
Open Elective 4Open Elective3
Open Elective3Open Elective3
Open Elective3Open Elective3
 16 15
Total Hours: 120-123