Area V

Nutrition

This major is available through the TROY Online.

AREA I-V Recommendations

AREA I:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in Composition I and II at Troy University.  "D" grades will not transfer.

AREA II:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA III:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in the Math course chosen.  "D" grades will not transfer.  Students attending TROY are required to complete a Precalculus Algebra course.  Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to complete MTH 112 (Precalculus Algebra) in Area III to meet this requirement.

AREA IV:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA V:

The remaining 19sh in Area V can be obtained by taking 19sh from the following: 

• ORI 101 (Orientation to College) (1 SH)
• CIS 146 (Microcomputer Applications) (3 SH)
• BIO 101 or BIO 103 (Intro to Biology I or Prin of Biology I) (4SH)
• BIO 102 or 104 (Intro to Biology II or Prin of Bio II)  OR  PHS 112 (Physical Science II) (4 SH)
• BIO 201 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I) (4SH)
• BIO 202 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II) (4SH)
• HEC 140 (Principles of Nutrition) (3SH)
• MTH 112 (Precalculus Algebra) (3sh) If not taken in Area III

Troy University Baccalaureate Degrees

The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following credit hour requirements:

1. A minimum of 120 SH
2. At least 50 percent of the degree program must be traditional academic credit.
3. No more than 25 percent of the degree program may be earned using portfolio based credit.
4. At least 25 percent of the degree program must be completed with Troy University.
5. Twelve (12) semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence at Troy University.
   
   

Contact

If you have questions regarding the Nutrition major, please contact:
Dr. Teresa Johnson
112 Wright Hall, Troy University, University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 
Phone:  334-312-2309
E-Mail: tjohnson@troy.edu