Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The minor requires a total of 18 credit hours and consists of six core courses:

• NUTR 1020 Foundations of Human Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR 2020 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3 credits)
• NUTR 3000 Nutrition and Disease (3 credits)
• NUTR 3100 Community Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR 3200 Nutrition and Culture (3 credits)
• NUTR 2000 Body Image and Mindful Eating (3 credits)

Sample plan of study places two courses (6 credits) in the first semester and the remaining four courses (12 credits) in a second semester, though individual sequencing may vary. Online course options are available through UVU’s online course listings.

Entry requirements

Matriculation requirement: admission into a UVU bachelor’s degree program. For graduation, students must complete the discipline core with a grade of C- or higher. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor and develop an individualized plan in Wolverine Track.

Career prospects

The minor enhances employability for roles where nutrition knowledge is valued, such as positions in government, healthcare, or non-governmental organizations. Occupational data provided with the program lists related fields and national-level figures including:

• Dietetic technicians — median salary $36,520; field growth 4.3%
• Dietitians and nutritionists — median salary $69,680; field growth 7.4%
• Postsecondary family and consumer sciences teachers — median salary $78,410; field growth 4.3%
• Health specialties postsecondary teachers — median salary $105,650; field growth 18.8%
• Biological science postsecondary teachers — median salary $83,920; field growth 8.4%

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page advises students to consult UVU advising for guidance; prospective and current students should review university scholarship listings and speak with their assigned advisor about financial aid and scholarship opportunities that may apply to students pursuing minors in health-related fields.