Nutritional Sciences, BS
Interested in the wonderful world of nutrition and dietetics?
You have come to the right place!
It may seem rather simplistic at first glance - eat a little more of this, a little less of that - but the field nutrition and dietetics is far more complex and multifaceted than first meets the eye (and stomach!). Nutrition is a science that investigates the body’s metabolic and physiological responses to the food we consume and explores the role of food and nutrients in the development, treatment, and prevention of disease. It grapples with understanding and leveraging the web of factors that shape what, when, how much, where, and with whom we eat. Nutrition professionals can positively impact the lives of others in many different ways including facilitating dietary behavior change, enhancing the food environment, and expanding food and nutrition security and reducing hunger among individuals, groups, and communities.
The BS Nutritional Sciences degree is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the biological and social sciences in order to understand, navigate, interpret, apply, and communicate evidence-based relationships between food, nutrients, eating behavior, and human health. Courses offered by Nutritional Sciences faculty and staff also respect and honor the important role food and food-related traditions serve in a multicultural, diverse society. Additionally, the Nutritional Sciences degree is structured to be highly customizable so that you can pursue a program of study that aligns with your interests and career goals with room to pursue a minor and/or certificate program to further enhance your UWM academic experience.
Professional Titles/Credentials
The professional titles/credentials in the field of nutrition and dietetics include Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) which requires at least a master's degree starting January 1, 2024, and Nutrition & Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) which requires an associate degree or higher. You can earn these credentials by successfully completing a one (or more) programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) which include coursework and/or supervised practice, and then passing a national credentialing exam. Learn more about the various pathways to become an RDN or NDTR.
Although the BS Nutritional Sciences is not an ACEND-accredited program, your plan of study can be customized to prepare you to apply to graduate-level dietetics programs including UWM's Master of Public Health (MPH) - Nutrition and Dietetics. Most of the prerequisite courses required for admission to such programs are built directly into the degree. If you are interested in pursuing the RDN credential, contact your advisor to add Pre-Dietetics to your undergraduate program of study. More information can be found in the Pre-Dietetics section of the Catalog.
Beyond Dietetics
The BS Nutritional Sciences is also a valuable undergraduate degree even if you are not interested in pursuing the RDN credential. Because of required foundational coursework in the natural and social sciences, combined with the rich array of nutritional sciences courses, you will graduate ready to apply your knowledge and skills in many professional settings including (but by no means limited to) health care, food and neutraceutical industries, community nutrition and public health organizations, and fitness/wellness companies. If you are interested in continuing their education beyond the bachelor's degree, you will be well-positioned for graduate education in a wide-array of fields, as well as for professional degree programs in public health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and more!
Want to get started in the Nutritional Sciences major or sample some courses in this dynamic, exciting field of study?
Consider enrolling in one or more of these introductory courses (no prerequisites required):
- NUTR 101 New Student Seminar in Nutritional Sciences & Pre-Dietetics. This 1-credit fall course will introduce you to the field of nutritional sciences and dietetics, career opportunities, and how to maximize your time studying this discipline at UWM.
- NUTR 110 Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation. This 3-credit hands-on course is offered every fall and spring semester in the Applied Foods Lab in Enderis Hall. You will build life skills related to food preparation all the while learning more about nutritional sciences through the science of food.
- NUTR 230 Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition. This 3-credit course will introduce you to key concepts related to personal physical fitness and healthy eating. If you are interested in learning about and improving your own fitness and eating behaviors, this is a great class to take. Plus it counts as a Natural Science GER!
- NUTR 235 Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions. Ready to dive into the science behind how the nutrients in food are used by the human body and affect its function? This 3-credit course will help you develop a solid foundation in this field!
- NUTR 241 Why We Eat What We Eat: A Social Ecological Approach. To facilitate dietary change, it is critical to understand what drives behavior. This 3-credit course offered in the fall and summer offers you the opportunity to "dig-in" to the complex array of influences - both seen and unseen - that shape an individual's food choices and eating behavior. Plus it counts as a Social Science GER!
Nutritional Sciences students are advised by Kelsi Faust in the Zilber College of Public Health. You are encouraged to contact Kelsi at 414-251-6070 or meyer378@uwm.edu for guidance.
Nutrition: it's for everyBODY.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Major Requirements | 80-89 | |
| Electives (will vary) | 1-10 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Preparatory Coursework
Based on individual placement results, some students may be required to complete preparatory coursework before enrolling in the courses listed here. This may include English language or composition preparation, developmental math, introductory chemistry, and/or student support courses for students participating in the First Year Bridge program.
General Education Requirements (GER)
UW-Milwaukee has General Education Requirements that must be met in order to earn a bachelor’s or associate degree. They include at minimum 30 credits (10 courses) in six categories that are designed to assure basic student competencies and provide a broad body of knowledge as a context for specialization.
Some degree requirements may fulfill GERs. Please review the requirements and consult with your academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Categories and Credits | ||
| Civics and Perspectives (CP) | 6 | |
| Communication and Literacy (CL) | 6 | |
| Humanities and Arts (HA) | 6 | |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Wellness (NSW/NSWL) | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Admission to Major
Students who are accepted to UWM with an interest in Nutritional Sciences will be directly admitted to the major.
Course of Study
The undergraduate program is a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences. The program includes foundational studies and major coursework leading to the completion of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Nutritional Sciences Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs, Enderis Hall 810, (414) 229-2758, for the most current information.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the 120-credit requirement for the BS Nutritional Sciences degree, students are required to earn credit in the following: Foundation Courses, Nutritional Sciences Required Courses, and Upper Level (300 or above) Nutritional Sciences Courses, and Electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| BIO SCI 150 | Foundations of Biological Sciences I (GER NSWL) 1 | 4 |
| BIO SCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO SCI 203 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Select a chemistry sequence from the options below. 2 | 10-19 | |
| Option 1 (10 credits): | ||
| Chemical Science and Survey of Biochemistry (GER NSWL) 1 | ||
| Option 2 (16 credits): | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis (GER NSWL) 1 | ||
| Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
| Option 3 (19 credits): | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis (GER NSWL) 1 | ||
| Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GER SBS) 1 | 3 |
| or SOCIOL 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| COMMUN 103 | Public Speaking (GER CL) 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Health Science Writing (GER CL) 1 | ||
| Business Writing (GER CL) 1 | ||
| Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century (GER CL) 1 | ||
| PH 101 | Introduction to Public Health (GER NSW) 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Health and Disease: Concepts and Contexts | ||
| Introduction to Health Disparities | ||
| Foundations of Epidemiology | ||
| Foundations for Action in Public Health | ||
| Public Health from Cells to Society I | ||
| MATH 105 | Introduction to College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 108 | Algebraic Literacy II | |
| KIN 270 | Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory and Practice (GER MQR) 1 | 3 |
| Nutritional Sciences Courses | ||
| NUTR 101 | New Student Seminar in Nutritional Sciences & Pre-Dietetics | 1 |
| NUTR 110 | Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation (GER NSWL) 1 | 3 |
| NUTR 230 | Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition (GER NSWL) 1 | 3 |
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions (GER NSW) 1 | 3 |
| NUTR 241 | Why We Eat What We Eat: A Social Ecological Approach (GER SBS) 1 | 3 |
| NUTR 245 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 305 | Hunger at Home: Food and Nutrition Security in Milwaukee County | 3 |
| NUTR 350 | Nutrition Communication and Education | 3 |
| NUTR 355 | Modifying Nutrition and Eating Behavior | 3 |
| NUTR 435 | Nutrition and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| NUTR courses 300 level or above 3 | 6 | |
| NUTR 470 | Nutritional Sciences Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total Credits | 80-89 | |
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General Education Requirements (GER): This course satisfies a UWM GER requirement. Students who have not completed the appropriate GER requirement prior to taking the course in the major will have an open elective available in order to reach 120 total credits. Students that have met the GER requirement through a different course must still take this course for the major.
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Prior to starting a chemistry sequence, students should consult with their academic advisor to choose the right path for their academic and professional goals. Options 1-3 are all sufficient for admission to UWM's ACEND-accredited MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics graduate program. Students interested in applying to graduate programs in dietetics outside UWM should take Option 2 or 3 (organic chemistry lab also recommended); Option 1 will likely be insufficient.
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Students planning to apply to UWM's MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program should consult their academic advisor about strategically satisfying the NUTR 300+ course requirement. The following courses are included in UWM's graduate program and must be taken at the graduate-level to count towards the graduate program's requirements: NUTR 430G, NUTR 555G, and NUTR 574G.
Electives
Nutritional Sciences students may select elective coursework that aligns with their interests, as well as educational and professional goals. The amount of elective courses needed to satisfy the 120-credit degree requirement will vary.
Retention
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and earn a grade of C or better in all Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) courses counting towards degree requirements.
Should the need arise, Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) courses counting towards degree requirements may be repeated once. There are no course repeat restrictions for other courses.
If a student's cumulative UWM GPA falls below 2.50, they will be placed on academic probation and encouraged to meet with the Program Advisor to develop an action plan. Students who remain on academic probation for more than two consecutive semesters, or exceed the course repeat policy, will be dismissed from the major and advised about other potential degree options.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a BS in Nutritional Sciences, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
- Complete all University General Education Requirements.
- Have earned credit in all required courses (including transfer courses) counting towards degree requirements.
- Earn a minimum cumulative UWM GPA of 2.50 (including transfer courses) counting towards degree requirements.
- Earn a grade of C or better in all NUTR courses (including transfer courses) counting towards degree requirements.
- Complete the last 30 credits in residence at UWM.
Considerations for students interested in dietetics and becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Students interested in pursuing the RDN credential are encouraged to connect with their academic advisor as early as possible — the path to becoming an RDN involves several important decisions, and early guidance can make a meaningful difference in planning coursework and next steps.
Earning the RDN credential requires passing a national credentialing exam. Becoming eligible to sit for that exam requires completing one or more ACEND-accredited programs that include specific coursework and over 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning, along with earning a minimum of a master's degree. UWM offers clear pathways to meet these requirements.
Students are encouraged to add Pre-dietetics to their undergraduate plan of study. The BS in Nutritional Sciences plus Pre-dietetics prepares students to apply for UWM's own ACEND-accredited MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program - a graduate program that leads directly to RDN exam eligibility. An accelerated graduate degree pathway is also available at UWM. Pre-dietetics courses overlap significantly with the Nutritional Sciences major and may satisfy some prerequisite coursework requirements by other ACEND-accredited programs nationwide.
Because the BS Nutritional Sciences is not an ACEND-accredited undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), some programs which require a DPD - including all Dietetic Internships (DI's) and certain graduate programs - would not be pathways from UWM's undergraduate degree alone. However, many of the 90+ ACEND-accredited Graduate Programs (GP's) or 50+ graduate-level Coordinated Programs (CP's) in dietetics available nationwide do not require a DPD and admit students based on prerequisite coursework - which UWM students are well-positioned to complete.
Students should explore the specific admission requirements for any ACEND-accredited program they are interested in pursuing.
Maximizing admissions eligibility to an ACEND-accredited graduate program
To maximize the likelihood of admission eligibility to an ACEND-accredited dietetics graduate program, it is recommended that students strive for at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA with no grade lower than C for any courses required for admission.
Study of inorganic/general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry is required for admission to the majority of graduate programs in dietetics. Students planning to apply to UWM's ACEND-accredited MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics graduate program are welcome to choose any of the 3 chemistry sequence options allowed in the major.
Students planning to apply to graduate-level dietetics programs outside of UWM are strongly advised to pursue Chemistry sequence Option 2 or 3 (organic chemistry lab also encouraged). Option 1 will likely not be sufficient to meet admission requirements. Students should explore the specific prerequisite coursework requirements for any ACEND-accredited program they are interested in applying to as requirements vary.
Plan of Study
Two sample plans of study are shown below: a general plan and a Pre-dietetics plan (for those interested in a pathway to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist). Both plans of study assume that the student will satisfy the math and English proficiency requirements upon entry.
UWM also offers a BS Nutritional Sciences/MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics Accelerated Graduate Degree pathway with a unique plan of study where both programs may be completed in under five years.
Students are encouraged to contact their Academic Advisor for guidance as early as possible in selecting the plan of study for their academic and professional goals, if interested in becoming an RDN.
General Plan of Study
This plan is designed for students who do not anticipate pursuing the RDN credential after graduating from UWM.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| NUTR 101 | New Student Seminar in Nutritional Sciences & Pre-Dietetics | 1 |
| NUTR 230 or NUTR 110 | Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition or Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation | 3 |
| NUTR 241 | Why We Eat What We Eat: A Social Ecological Approach | 3 |
| BIO SCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MATH 105 or MATH 108 | Introduction to College Algebra or Algebraic Literacy II | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 110 or NUTR 230 | Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation or Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO SCI 203 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Chemical Science (if needed, else another program requirement may be taken) 1 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 102 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| GER - Humanities and Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Chemical Science | 5 |
| COMMUN 103 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Health Science Writing | ||
| Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| PSYCH 101 or SOCIOL 101 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 245 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | Survey of Biochemistry | 5 |
| BIO SCI 150 | Foundations of Biological Sciences I | 4 |
| GER - Civics and Perspectives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 350 | Nutrition Communication and Education | 3 |
| KIN 270 | Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| GER - Civics and Perspectives | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 355 | Modifying Nutrition and Eating Behavior | 3 |
| NUTR 435 | Nutrition and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Health Disparities | ||
| Public Health from Cells to Society I | ||
| Health and Disease: Concepts and Contexts | ||
| Foundations for Action in Public Health | ||
| GER - Humanities and Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 305 | Hunger at Home: Food and Nutrition Security in Milwaukee County | 3 |
| 300+ level NUTR Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 470 | Nutritional Sciences Capstone Experience | 3 |
| 300+ level NUTR Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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CHEM 100 is recommended prior to enrolling in CHEM 101 or CHEM 102. Consult your Academic Advisor for guidance on which would be best for you.
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Students planning to apply to UWM's MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program (GP) should seek guidance from their Academic Advisor about strategically satisfying the NUTR 300+ course requirement. The following courses are included in UWM's graduate program and must be taken at the graduate-level to count towards the program's requirements: NUTR 430G, NUTR 555G, and NUTR 574G.
Recommended Plan for Pre-Dietetics Students
While not an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), this plan is for students who wish to apply to UWM's ACEND-accredited MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program (GP) and/or pursue other graduate program(s) in dietetics outside of UWM (that do not require DPD) after completing the BS Nutritional Sciences degree.
Compared to the general plan of study, this one includes a more rigorous chemistry sequence required by most graduate programs in dietetics. UWM welcomes applicants with any of the chemistry sequence options presented in the major requirements. This plan also integrates two additional courses (microbiology and medical terminology) required for admission to UWM's MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program but they are not formal degree requirements for the BS Nutritional Sciences.
Students applying to graduate-level dietetics programs outside of UWM should carefully review the admission requirements as early as possible in case other coursework is needed.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| NUTR 101 | New Student Seminar in Nutritional Sciences & Pre-Dietetics | 1 |
| NUTR 241 | Why We Eat What We Eat: A Social Ecological Approach | 3 |
| NUTR 230 or NUTR 110 | Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition or Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation | 3 |
| BIO SCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MATH 105 or MATH 108 | Introduction to College Algebra or Algebraic Literacy II | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 110 or NUTR 230 | Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation or Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHEM 100 | Chemical Science (if needed, else a different program requirement may be taken) 1 | 4 |
| BIO SCI 203 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENGLISH 102 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| GER - Humanities and Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| COMMUN 103 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Health Science Writing | ||
| Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| PSYCH 101 or SOCIOL 101 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 245 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| BIO SCI 150 | Foundations of Biological Sciences I | 4 |
| GER - Civics and Perspectives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 350 | Nutrition Communication and Education | 3 |
| CHEM 341 | Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 342 | Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory (recommended) | 2 |
| KIN 270 | Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 355 | Modifying Nutrition and Eating Behavior | 3 |
| NUTR 435 | Nutrition and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| CHEM 501 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Health Disparities | ||
| Health and Disease: Concepts and Contexts | ||
| Foundations for Action in Public Health | ||
| Public Health from Cells to Society I | ||
| GER - Humanities and Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| NUTR 305 | Hunger at Home: Food and Nutrition Security in Milwaukee County | 3 |
| 300+ level NUTR Course 2 | 3 | |
| BIO SCI 101 | General Survey of Microbiology | 4 |
| GER - Civics and Perspectives | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NUTR 470 | Nutritional Sciences Capstone Experience | 3 |
| 300+ level NUTR Course 2 | 3 | |
| CHPS 222 | Language of Medicine | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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CHEM 100 is recommended prior to enrolling in CHEM 101 or CHEM 102. Consult the program director or program advisor for guidance on which would be best for you.
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Students planning to apply to UWM's MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program (GP) should seek guidance from their program advisor about strategically satisfying the NUTR 300+ course requirement. The following courses are included in UWM's graduate program and must be taken at the graduate-level to count towards the program's requirements: NUTR 430G, NUTR 555G, and NUTR 574G.
Nutritional Sciences BS Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Nutritional Sciences program will be able to:
- Recognize the relationship between food, nutrients, and human health and well-being.
- Apply the principles of food chemistry and food safety in the preparation and handling of food.
- Describe multiple determinants and levels of influence that shape food choice and eating behavior.
- Discuss the dietary sources, function, metabolism, and symptoms and consequences of deficiency and toxicity of macro- and micronutrients.
- Identify major physiological changes, nutrient requirements, and associated dietary implications for each stage of the life cycle.
- Assess and evaluate dietary intake and eating behavior in relation to evidence-based dietary recommendations.
- Explain the role of nutrition and dietary intake in disease prevention, development, and treatment.
- Identify governmental and non-governmental agencies, programs, and policies that impact food and nutrition security, food safety, and public health.
- Identify sources and attributes of credible and evidence-based food, nutrition, and diet-related information.
- Develop nutrition-related resources that are evidence-based, and developmentally and culturally appropriate.
Honors in the Major
Honors in the major are granted to students who earn a GPA of 3.500 or above on a minimum of 30 completed credits at UWM.
Zilber College of Public Health Dean's Honor List
GPA of 3.750 or above, earned on a full-time student's GPA on 12 or more graded credits in a given semester.
Honors College Degree and Honors College Degree with Distinction
Granted to graduating seniors who complete Honors College requirements, as listed in the Honors College section of this site.
Commencement Honors
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or above, based on a minimum of 40 graded UWM credits earned prior to the final semester, will receive all-university commencement honors and be awarded the traditional gold cord at the December or May Honors Convocation. Please note that for honors calculation, the GPA is not rounded and is truncated at the third decimal (e.g., 3.499).
Final Honors
Earned on a minimum of 60 graded UWM credits: Cum Laude - 3.500 or above; Magna Cum Laude - 3.650 or above; Summa Cum Laude - 3.800 or above.