welcome! information session for nutrition and food science majors
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WELCOME!
Information SessionFor
Nutrition and Food Science Majors
OVERVIEW
• History of Nutrition at Hunter• Careers in Nutrition• Overview of the CUNY and Hunter Program• Admission Requirements• NFS Major
Brief History
• 1920 Nutrition, one of the many disciplines within the Department of Home Economics
• 1982 Home Economics streamlined into the Nutrition & Food
Science Program and moved to the School of Health Sciences
• 1998 Hunter’s fiscal pressures caused NFS program become a track in the
newly constituted UPH program
• 2010 Nutrition became one of the five programs in the CUNY SPH
Nutrition & Food Science A Growing Field
The NFS major at Hunter College is a diverse science-based program where students learn about food and its effect on health• Health, nutrition and fitness are becoming a
way of life• Eating right for a healthier life is a top priorityThese changes have meant increased opportunities in the field for our students
Overview
CUNY School of Public Health
A consortium– Hunter College– Brooklyn College– Lehman College– Graduate Center
Programs in School of Public Health at Hunter
• Community Health Education (COMHE)
• Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS)
• Nutrition (NUTR)• Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EPI-
BIOS)• Health Policy & Management (HPM)
Nutrition Program (130-140 students)
Undergraduate Students • BS in NFS (~30 students)• Accelerated BS-MS pathway (1-4 students)
Graduate Students• MS in Nutrition—DP (~60 students)• Internship Program (IP) (16 students)• MPH in Public Health Nutrition (~30 students)• DPH—Nutrition Concentration (1-3)
NUTRITION STUDENTS (Fall 2014)
• BS: 27 NFS Majors• DP: 29 (MS: 28; Accelerated BS-MS: 1)• DI: 16• MPH: 17
Nutrition Faculty
Khursheed Navder, PhD, RDN Professor & Program Director Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN Professor & MPH-Nutr Advisor Ming-Chin Yeh, PhD
Associate Professor & NFS Advisor Ann Gaba, PhD, RD, CDN, CDE
Assistant Professor & DI Director May May Leung, PhD, RD Assistant Professor & NFS Advisor Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH Visiting Assistant Professor Sikha Bhaduri, PhD Clinical Laboratory Technician
Options for UG Students in the NFS Major
1. BS in NFS
2. Accelerated BS-MS: To encourage strong UG students to remain at Hunter for their graduate coursework and provide these students the opportunity for academic acceleration to a graduate degree
BS in NFS
•Major is for students who plan to enter the workforce directly out of college
•Rigorous science based program prepares students to pursue a health related field at the graduate level (medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapy)
Characteristics of a Typical NFS Major
• Science-oriented• A "people person" • Enjoy helping others • Enjoy challenges • Critical thinking skills • Able to work independently and as a
team • Adaptable
Job OpportunitiesProvide general health education and counseling on basic nutrition, weight management, health promotion• Corporate Wellness • Health Clubs; Health Coach• WIC Nutrition Educator• Child Nutrition Programs• Grocery Store Chains• Food Service Industry• Youth Centers (YMCA)• Health Department and Agencies: Data collection• Food Industry• Food and Nutrition Journalism: writing media, newsletters, PR
Admission Requirements For BS in NFS
Science Pre-Requisites: (24 cr) • General Chemistry (CHE 100-101)—4.5 cr—NOW 6 CR• Organic Chemistry (CHE 120-121)—4.5 cr• Anatomy (BIOL 120) —4.5 cr• Physiology (BIOL 122) —4.5 cr• Microbiology (BIOL 230)—3 cr• Statistics (STAT 113)---3 cr
NFS Pre-Requisites: (6 cr)• Intro to Nutrition (NFS 141)—3 cr• Intro to Food Science (NFS 131)—3
NOTE: BIOCHEM is no longer a science pre-req
Must have >2.8 Overall GPA to Apply
Application Process
• The NFS program accepts students only in the Fall semester
• UG students must submit a CUNY Transfer Application (deadlines vary—typically Feb 1)
• Must submit your e-tracking/advising form – It is a google form
• Submit your mid term grades for Spring classes by April 15 (to Dr. Navder)
Upon Acceptance to NFS Major- Take 24 Cr Over 2 Semesters
FALL1. NFS 333: Nutrition Education
2. NFS 435: Food service Systems 3. NFS 335: Institution Management4. NFS 441: Community NutritionSPRING5. NFS 342: Nutrition through the Life Cycle6. NFS 443: Practicum7. NFS 402: Res Sem in Nutr & Food Science8. COMHE 330: Epidemiology
BS in NFS
(54 cr) (not a DPD)
Prerequisites (30 credits)General Chem (4.5 cr)Organic chem (4.5 cr) Anatomy & Physiology I & II (9 cr)Microbiology (3 cr)Food Science I (3 cr)Nutrition I (3 cr)Statistics (3 cr)
NFS Major (24 credits)—2 semesters1. NFS 333: Nutrition Education2. NFS 435: Food service Systems 3. NFS 335: Institution Management4. NFS 441: Community Nutrition5. NFS 342: Nutrition through the Life Cycle6. NFS 443: Practicum7. NFS 402: Seminar in Nutr & Food Science8. COMHE 330: Epidemiology
Summary—BS in NFS(120 Cr)
Category Cre
GER 39
Pluralism and Diversity
12
Writing 3-9
Allied courses 12
NFS Major 30
Electives 18-24
Total 120
For students matriculating Fall 2013 or after, the new Hunter Core requirements will apply
Accelerated BS-MS (137 cr)
• For third year NFS majors at Hunter (who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5, and pre-req GPA of at least 3.2)
• Students must have completed the Hunter requirements and NFS major in about 96-100 credits
• Supplemental application and a personal statement required
Prerequisites (30 cr) MS –Nutrition (41 cr)
General Chem (4.5 cr)Organic chem (4.5 cr) A & P I & II (9 cr)Microbiology (3 cr)Food Science I (3 cr)Nutrition I (3 cr)Statistics (3 cr)
Nutritional Biochem (3 cr)Community Nutrition Education (3 cr)Nutr & Human Development (3 cr)Food Service Management (3 cr)Biostatistics (3 cr)Nutrition Research (3 cr)Nutrition Assessment (3 cr)Advanced Nutr I (3 cr)Advanced Nutr II (3 cr)Clinical Nutrition I (3 cr)Clinical Nutrition I (3 cr)Nutrition and DiseaseAdvanced Nutr & Assessment Lab (1 cr)Food Science and Safety Lec + Lab (4 cr)Nutrition Fieldwork (3 cr)
Accelerated BS-MS in NFS (96BS +41MS=137 cr)
Instead of 161 cr (120+41 cr) for BS & MS the Accelerated BS-MS is 137 cr (24 cr less)
NFS Major (24 credits)1. NFS 333: Nutrition Education2. NFS 435: Food service Systems 3. NFS 335: Institution Mgt4. NFS 441: Community Nutrition5. NFS 342: Nutr thru Life Cycle6. NFS 443: Practicum7. NFS 402: Res Seminar in NFS8. COMHE 330: Epidemiology
BS-MS (DP) Pathway Students Can Pursue the RD Credential
• Upon graduation receive both BS and MS degrees• Complete an accredited Didactic Program
coursework (through the MS-Nutrition curriculum) and get a Verification Statement
• Will need to apply, get accepted into, and complete an accredited dietetic internship (DI)—get another Verification Statement
• Pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians• Complete continuing professional educational
requirements to maintain registration
BS-MS Option
• Only accept 1-4 students each year• If interested in the RD/RDN credential, UG students
should take the GREs in winter intersession• If not accepted into the BS-MS pathway, can apply by
the March 1 deadline for the MS Nutr program
UG Program of Interest (check off or highlight one): ( ) BS ( ) Accelerated BS-MS
STUDENT NAME: _________ CF ID: ________ SS # (last 4 digits): _________
ADDRESS: ___________ TEL (Home/Cell): _______ E-MAIL: __________
# OF CREDITS TAKEN SO FAR AT HUNTER (including those taken this sem): ____; Overall GPA: ____
GPA in Pre-Reqs (1st 10 courses bolded on form): __________. Use GPA calculator at http://registrar.hunter.cuny.edu/subpages/gpacalculator.shtml
ETHNICITY: AFRICANAMERICAN WHITE HISPANIC/LATINO ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDS OTHER
E-TRACKING/ADVISING FORM—Must be submitted and updated electronically
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES1. General Chem Lec (CHEM 100) –3 cr2. General Chem Lab (CHEM 101) –1.5 cr3. Organic Chem Lec (CHEM 120)—3.0 cr4. Organic Chem Lab (CHEM 121)—1.5 cr5. Anatomy (BIOL 120)—4.5 cr6. Physiology (BIOL 122)—4.5 cr7. Microbiology (BIOL 230)—3 cr8. Statistics (STAT 113) —3 cr9. Food Science I (NFS 131)—3 cr10. Nutrition I (NFS 141) —3 cr
GPA in pre-reqs listed above: --------
E-Tracking Form (contd.)
Kappa Omicron Nu
• National Honor Society for Human Sciences• The Hunter chapter of what was then Omicron Nu
goes back about 30 years• Eligibility
– Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and rank in the top 25 percent of their class.
Nutrition Club
• Purpose: To promote nutrition awareness and healthful practices at the school and our community
• Benefits: participate in entertaining events and programs, develop leadership skills, do community service, meet others who share your personal interests
QUESTIONS
Questions??
• Must I Complete All My Prerequisite Courses By The Time I Apply?
• No. Prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Spring semester of application. They can be registered for some pre-reqs in the Spring semester and should complete ALL pre-reqs by end of June. Qualified students will receive a conditional offer of acceptance as long as they can offer a feasible schedule for completion of their prerequisite course work by end of June. Accepted students who fail to complete all prerequisites will not be allowed to enter the program.
Questions
Do I need to get my science courses approved before I take them elsewhereYou do not have to get them approved. Follow the CUNY TIPPS (https://tipps.cuny.edu) to see course equivalencies between Hunter and other CUNY schools. Make sure to determine equivalency before taking the course.
Questions??
How Many Students Apply to the NFS-Major. How Many Are Admitted?We receive about 150 applications and accept 25-30 per year (every Fall).
Questions??
How Does The Department Decide Who Will Be Admitted To The Program? The department works with the UAPC and our admissions office and objectively evaluates each applicant using a point system. Your Pre-Requisite and Overall GPA are important. Applicants with the highest admissions points are accepted into the program, and the remaining qualified applicants are placed on an alternate list. In the event that any of the accepted students are unable to enter the program, an alternate will be offered a position in the program.
Questions??
Can I Be A Part-Time Student If I Am Accepted Into The Program? The NFS major is a rigorous and structured program. The first semester’s course work builds on that of the next semester and courses must be completed in a particular sequence. If you do decide to go part time it will take you longer since these courses are offered once a year.
Question??
Is there any Financial Assistance Available? Various scholarship and loan programs are available through Hunter to help qualified students meet their financial obligations. Please see the Office of Financial Aid website at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/finaid/
Thank You
Dr. Ming Chin YehQuestions?
SPHPro@hunter.cuny.edu
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