Chair and Professor: Girvan
Professor: Morris
Associate Professors: Kearns, McAleese
Assistant Professors: Howard, Marincic
Instructors: Francfort, Hasselquist, Rizor
The Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences offers baccalaureate degree programs in health education and dietetics. The health education program is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Health Education through NCATE. Students may choose from two options: 1)leading to public school teaching certification or 2)non-teaching which is generally designed to train individuals for health education roles in the public health/worksite setting. For those seeking to be certified in public school teaching in health, a minor or a component in elementary education is also available.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics is approved by the American Dietetic Association. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree program, graduates are eligible to apply for supervised practice/internship programs that prepare students to become Registered Dietitians and work in the areas of clinical dietetics, community nutrition, and food service management. The Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences offers a Dietetic Internship Program as a post graduate practicum option in dietetics. A minor in foods and nutrition is offered through the Department of Occupational Education.
Regardless of the degree sought, students must fulfill all department and university requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition, each prospective student must be assigned to a subject area advisor prior to beginning their program.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Health Education
There is little doubt in today's world that health promotion/disease prevention strategies are on nearly every national health care agenda. As a society, we have learned that a fuller measure of health, a better quality of life, is within the grasp of most all people. The lifestyle choices a person makes today may influence that individual's health forever.
The undergraduate program in health education is designed to prepare students to teach preventive health strategies. More specifically, they learn to assess, plan, implement, deliver, and evaluate health promotion programs that facilitate the voluntary adoption of actions which are conducive to the health of individuals, groups, or communities. To earn a degree, each student must complete the core requirements listed below, and then she/he may choose courses which prepare for practice in either the public school setting or the community/worksite setting.
Admission
Application for admission to the health education program is required of all students desiring to progress toward a major or minor. Current Idaho State University students may apply for program admission during the first semester of their sophomore year (October 1 for spring admission or March 15 for fall admission). Transfer students must submit a copy of all transcripts completed at other colleges or universities other than Idaho State University to the department admissions committee by March 15 for fall admission or by October 1 for spring admission. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15 for fall admission or October 15 for spring admission.
The following criteria must be met for an applicant to be eligible for consideration for admission to the health education program:
a. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application (second semester of sophomore year).
b. Maintenance of the 2.5 minimum grade-point average from the time of application until the semester of admission.
c. Completion of a declaration of major/minor form including the name of an assigned advisor.
d. Completion of concurrent enrollment in the following courses or equivalents (with a grade of "C" or better in coursework in health education): ENGL 101, SPCH 101, MATH 111, ENGL 201, CHEM 105, H E 200, H E 205, H E 221, FCS 239.
e. Submission of a written application to the Health Education Admissions Committee (an oral interview may be required on an individual basis in addition to the written application).
Major in Health Education
The following courses are required in addition to the university general education requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree:
Core Requirements:
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
H E 221 Introduction to Health
Education 1 cr
H E 332 Community and Public
Health 2 cr
H E 339 Methods of Teaching
Health 2 cr
H E 340 Fitness and Wellness
Programs 3 cr
H E g360 Healthy Lifestyle
Management 3 cr
H E 401 Issues in
Health and Wellness 4 cr
H E 402* Core Topics in Health 4 cr
H E 420** Health Planning and
Evaluation 2 cr
OR
H E 430*** Curriculum in
Health Education 2 cr
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
TOTAL: 26 cr
*Choose issues classes from the following: stress management, aging and health, death and dying, consumer health, violence prevention, HIV/AIDS, suicide prevention, alcohol and addictive behaviors, mental health, computer applications in health, comprehensive school health programs, trust and self-esteem development.
**Restricted to those individuals planning to practice in a community setting.
***Restricted to those individuals planning a school teaching career.
Completion of above courses satisfies the requirements for a minor. In the core and in health education electives, grades lower than a "C" will not be accepted and must be repeated.
In Addition:
The student must present a current Red Cross First Aid Card to advisor or complete H E 205, First Aid and Safety.
Eight additional credits of electives from any of the other courses listed below or approved by the advisor must be completed.
HCA 210 Medical Terminology and
Communication 2 cr
HCA 350 Organizational Behavior in
Health Care 3 cr
HCA g375 Health Care Law 3 cr
HCA g382 Health Services Organization
and Policy 3 cr
HCA g383 Epidemiology 3 cr
HCA g473 Marketing For
Health Care Organizations 2 cr
H E 211 Health Education Methods/
Elementary 2 cr
H E g401 Issues in Health
and Wellness 2 cr
H E g402 Core Topics in Health 2 cr
H E g420 Health Planning and
Evaluation 2 cr
H E 485 Independent Study
in Health 1-3 cr
FCS/NTD 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
FCS/NTD 439 Sports Nutrition 2 cr
NTD 420 Nutrition Education
Strategies 2 cr
P E 243 Anatomical Foundations of
Human Activity 2 cr
Health Education Courses
H E 100 Driver Training and Traffic Safety 1 credit. Basic instruction and procedures in the operation of motor vehicles, defensive driving, and general traffic safety. Classroom, driving simulation, and range and road experience. D
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 credits. A survey of the issues and topics that most affect health and wellness. Particular emphasis is placed on the intelligent self-direction of health behaviors. Topics address individual health assessments and decision-making skills. F, S, Su
H E 205 First Aid and Safety 2 credits. Principles and practices of first aid and CPR. Includes prevention programming for preparing students to assume safety responsibilities at home or in the worksite. F, S, Su
H E 211 Health Education Methods/Elementary 1 credit. A study of subject content of the health education program with emphasis on methods and materials to be used by the elementary classroom teacher. F, S, Su
H E 221 Introduction to Health Education 1 credit. Study of aims, objectives, current practices, similarities and differences in health education programs in various settings. F, S
H E 332 Community and Public Health 2 credits. A basic study of the structure andfunction of community and public health with specific application to the educational setting. F,S
H E 339 Methods of Teaching Health 2 credits. Subject content of the health education program and the materials, methods and evaluative procedures utilized by the teacher. F, S
H E 340 Fitness and Wellness Programs 3 credits. A study of the theory, development, and application of components necessary for providing fitness and wellness programs in a variety of settings. F, S, Su
H E 350 Driver and Traffic Safety Education I 2 credits. Comprehensive study of factors basic to responsible driving. Practical application to improved driving skills and understanding of the organization, administration, and planning of a driver traffic safety education curriculum. Su
H E g360 Healthy Lifestyle Management 3 credits. Provides a basic understanding of the social, emotional, and lifestyle factors related to health behavior. Strategies designed to identify barriers to behavior and to enhance the health of selected populations are examined. F, S, Su
H E g397 Professional Education Development V 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. A maximum of 10 credits may be applied to fifth year programs. Graded S/U. D
H E g401 Issues in Health and Wellness 1-3 credits. Issues in wellness with application to health education curricula and methodology. Typical topics include: stress management, aging, death and dying, and violence prevention. May be repeated to 6 credits. F, S, Su
H E g402 Core Topics in Health 1-3 credits. Four core health education topics relevant to school and community settings: diseases, environmental health, human sexuality, and substance abuse. Application to existing health education programs. May be repeated up to 6 credits. F, S, Su
H E g420 Health Planning and Evaluation 2 credits. Provides both a theoretical framework for and skill development in organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community health interventions. Key topics include: planning models, assessing community needs, evaluation design, and budgeting. F, S
H E 430 Curriculum in Health Education 2 credits. Health education planning and implementation of content into the public school curriculum is emphasized. External influences on health programs such as state guidelines, legislation, and parent and community groups will be discussed. F, S
H E g441 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II 2 credits. Development of student learning activities in driver and traffic safety education. Directed laboratory teaching experience includes teaching of beginning drivers in classroom and behind-the-wheel phases. PREREQ: H E 350. S
H E g485 Independent Problems in Health Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific health education problems of interest to majors and minors. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits. F, S, Su
H E 490 Practicum-Health Education 1-16 credits. Practical experience in a field basedsetting, congruent with student's employment goals. May require multiple experiences in a variety of settings outside K-12 school settings. F, S, Su
H E g491 Health Education Workshop 1-3 credits. A critical analysis of one or more areas of health education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su
H E 495 Health Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Observation and teaching under supervision in approved health education programs with the opportunity to assume direct responsibility for the learning activities of secondary level students. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND APPROVED APPLICATION FOR STUDENT TEACHING. Graded S/U. F, S
Major in Dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics is approved by the American Dietetic Association. Students may enter the Pre-Dietetics component of the program following admission to the university. All students seeking a major in Dietetics must be advised by a member of the Dietetics faculty Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences.
Students seeking admission into the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must complete or have already successfully completed the courses outlined under the Pre-Dietetics curriculum. In addition, a student's cumulative grade point average in all previous college courses that are applied toward a degree in Dietetics must be 2.5 or above. No course grade lower than a "C" will be accepted in any of the following classes: CHEM 108, 121; BIOS 221, 223, 301, 302; ENGL 101, 201; or FCS 104, 204. Fulfillment of the specific requirements does not ensure admission into the program.
Students should apply for admission into the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) during the second semester of the sophomore year. The application deadline is March 10th for admission the following fall. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences (208) 236-2729.
Graduation requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics include completion of all university general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, completion of both pre-Dietetics and DPD courses, a minimum of 128 credit hours, and maintenance of a minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no grade lower than a "C" in specific DPD course requirements.
Completion of the required course work and attainment of a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics makes one eligible to apply for admission into a post baccalaureate practical experience (Dietetic Internship, Pre-Professional Practice Program, or Coordinated Program) as designated by the American Dietetic Association. The graduate must complete a practicum prior to becoming eligible to take the National Registry Exam for Dietitians.
Pre-Dietetics Required Courses
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 201 Critical Reading
and Writing 3 cr
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
MATH 252 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer
Systems 3 cr
CHEM 107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 5 cr
BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr
BIOS 102 General Zoology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS g301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
BIOS g302 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
FCS 100 Professional Home
Economics 1 cr
FCS 104 Foods 3 cr
FCS 204 Meal Management 2 cr
FCS 239 Nutrition 3 cr
In addition: University General Education Requirements Goals 3, 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 10A or 10B
Didactic Program in Dietetics Required Courses
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I 3 cr
ECON 201 Economics Principles and
Problems 3 cr
BIOS 221 Introductory Microbiology 3 cr
BIOS 223 Introductory Microbiology
Laboratory 1 cr
BIOS 485 Nutritional Biochemistry 3 cr
FCS 400 Leadership Issues Seminar 1 cr
MGT g312 Individual and Organizational
Behavior 3 cr
NTD 300 Clinical Nutrition I 5 cr
NTD 301 Clinical Nutrition II 5 cr
NTD 312 Quantity Foods 3 cr
NTD 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 cr
NTD 406 Community Nutrition
Laboratory 2 cr
NTD 410 Foodservice Systems
Management 5 cr
NTD 420 Nutritional Education
Strategies 2 cr
NTD 457 Experimental Foods 3 cr
NTD g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 cr
In addition: Electives to total 128 credits.
See advisor or the ISU Undergraduate Catalog regarding class sequencing.
Dietetic Internship Program
The Dietetic Internship Program will provide for supervised experience in clinical, community, and administrative dietetics leading to a certificate of completion. Graduates of the Dietetic Internship Program will be eligible to take tahe National Registry Exam for Dietitians.
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Family and
Consumer Sciences (Home Economics), or Food and Nutrition and have completed Didactic
Program in Dietetics requirements as established by the American Dietetic Association.
A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission. Up to four
students will be admitted to the program each
semester. Enrollment in the Idaho State University Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or
fulfillment of specific requirements does not
ensure admission into the Dietetic Internship Program.
New students are admitted to the Dietetic Internship Program during both fall and spring semesters. Candidates should submit all application materials no later than February 15th of the spring semester for admission the following fall, and no later than September 25th for admission the following spring. Application packets can be obtained from the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences (208) 236-2729. A $35 fee will be charged for processing applications.
Required Courses
NTD 488 Advanced Dietetics
Practicum 1 15 cr
NTD 489 Advanced Dietetics
Practicum II 15 cr
*A $500 course fee will be applied in addition to tuition for each NTD 488 and NTD 489.
Nutrition and Dietetics Courses
Course descriptions and numerical listings for lower division food and nutrition courses can be found under Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics) course listings. These courses serve as prerequisites for several upper division Nutrition and Dietetics courses listed below.
NTD 300 Clinical Nutrition I 5 credits. Introduction to dietetics, diet therapy, principles and practices of nutritional care. Development of skills through clinical experiences of nutritional care planning. Three hours lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: FCS 239, BIOS g301, BIOSg302. F
NTD 301 Clinical Nutrition II 5 credits. Continuation of NTD 300 with emphasis on calculations of intake, charting progress and menu writing. Therapeutic nutrition as related to disease is emphasized. Three hours lecture/six hours clinical. PREREQ: NTD 300. S
NTD 312 Quantity Foods 3 credits. Principles and procedures for preparation of quantity food. Experiences in food production facilities with coordination of management principles through cost control, supervision, and food production. One hour lecture/six hours clinical. Cross-listed as FCS 312. PREREQ: FCS 204.S
NTD 340 Therapeutic Nutrition 2 credits. Study of nutritional restrictions and requirements related to the treatment of disease. PREREQ: FCS 239, BIOS g301, BIOS g302, BIOS 305 SUGGESTED. F
NTD 405 Community Nutrition Issues 2 credits. Exploration of current nutrition issues affecting public health. Introduction to government/private food assistance programs. Development of skills in needs assessment and project development of community nutrition programs. Cross-listed as FCS 405. PREREQ: FCS 239. D
NTD 406 Community Nutrition Laboratory 2 credits. Practical experiences in community service and public and private health care agencies. Cross-listed as FCS 406. PREREQ: NTD 300, NTD 301 OR SPECIAL PERMISSION. COREQ: NTD 405. D
NTD 410 Foodservice Systems Management 5 credits. Principles and concepts of foodservice management: planning, organization, and controls. Development of skills through projects in foodservice facilities. Three hourslecture/six hours clinical. Cross-listed as FCS 410. PREREQ: FCS/NTD 312 AND MGT312. F
NTD g420 Nutrition Education Strategies 2 credits. Methods, materials, and evaluation procedures utilized in teaching nutrition to various audiences. Practical experiences for students in effectively educating consumers about nutrition. PREREQ: FCS 139 OR FCS 239. F, S, Su
NTD g439 Sports Nutrition 2 credits. Review of nutrition recommendations for both competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale for nutrition practices is given through an examination of individual nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed. Cross-listed as FCS g439. PREREQ: FCS 239 SUGGESTED. S
NTD g457 Experimental Foods 3 credits. Development of experimental methods and their application to cookery and food technology; preparation of student for independent investigation in foods; acquaintance with literature in the field. Two hours lecture/four hours laboratory. Cross-listed as FCS g457. PREREQ: FCS 104; JUNIOR STANDING. D
NTD g461 Advanced Nutrition 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science, including protein, carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin, and mineral metabolism. Introduction to research methodology and professional literature. Cross-listed as FCS g461. PREREQ: FCS 239, CHEM 108.AF
NTD 488 Advanced Dietetics Practicum I 15 credits. Supervised field experience at cooperative regional health care facilities and food service establishments. Emphasis on broad exposure to clinical, community and administrative Dietetics. PREREQ: ADMISSION INTO DIETETIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Graded P/NP. F, S
NTD 489 Advanced Dietetics Practicum II 15 credits. Continuation of NTD 488 with supervised field experience at cooperative regional health care facilities and food service establishments. Emphasis on entry level skills in clinical, community, and administrative Dietetics. PREREQ: NTD 488. Graded P/NP. F, S
NTD g491-492 Special Problems in Nutrition and Dietetics 1-2 credits. Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests, or abilities and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or community, with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
Idaho State University Academic Information
Revised: April 17, 1996
URL http://www.isu.edu/academic-info/prev-isu-cat/ugrad96/health/dhns.html