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Nutrition students will receive an email from Human Ecology Advising about one week before registration begins with updates related to NTR courses and registration.
Registration News
Course Number Change: NTR 330L has replaced NTR 330
NTR 330L Advanced Nutrition Assessment and Counseling is required for the BS Nutrition: Didactic Program in Dietetics and Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics only.
- Prerequisite: NTR 312 and NTR 317L (previously NTR 218 & 118L) with C- or better; credit or registration NTR 315 and 326
- Sequence for Dietetics students as outlined on sample plans:
- NTR 317L Intro Nutrition Assessment & Education
- NTR 330L Advanced Nutrition Assessment & Counseling
- NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (spring-only)*
- NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (fall-only)*
*NTR 330L can be taken before or concurrently with NTR 370/371. Recommend before if possible.
*NTR 370 and NTR 371 can be taken in either order as needed.
Other Recent NTR Course Changes (effective fall 2023):
- NTR 317L Intro Nutrition Assessment & Education: previously NTR 218 & 118L
- NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory (Wr and II flags): previously NTR 324 & 124L
- NTR 339L Experimental Methods & Design in Nutritional Sciences: previously NTR 337
"Reserved" Classes:
Priority is given to Nutrition majors into open seats for "reserved" classes. If needed, add yourself to a waitlist. Look for the 'add to waitlist' option after adding class (screenshot example).
The following courses require pre-approval with supervising professor to register during initial registration cycle or add/drop time (registration instructions here).
- NTR 355 Undergrad Research in Nutrition
- NTR 352 Field Experience in Nutrition
PREREQUISITE waivers:
A Prerequisite Waiver must be requested in these situations to avoid issues during registration.
Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu before or during registration.
Subject Line: Prereq Waiver for [Course You Are Adding] - Name & EID
- Claimed AP or transferred Statistics credit ("SDS 301"), and you need to register for:
Applicable to 20-22 and prior catalog students only. 22-24 catalog requires SDS 302F (or 320E).
- NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition & Health
- To take NTR 312 concurrently with SDS 302F (or 320E): If you are going into sophomore year or later and need to take these concurrently to catch up.
- Took NTR 306 with grade A (before becoming a NTR major) and need to register for:
- NTR 307: add yourself to 107L lab first
- NTR 317L
- NTR 326
- NTR 334: add yourself to NTR 234L lab first
LECTURE & LAB REGISTRATION
Add lab first, then lecture. Must be taken in same semester. Waitlist for lab as needed.
- NTR 307 & 107L Food Science
- NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt
BIOlogy Registration tips
Biology:
- BIO 311D: The BIO 206L lab pre/co-requisites is not enforced for NTR majors.
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"Reserved" Classes: ex. BIO 326R General Micro & 226L Lab, or sections of BIO 365S Physiology
All CNS: These will open at 8am on Friday, April 19th (last day of registration) to all CNS students plus during add/drop in summer.
PBH Majors: can access BIO 326R starting Thursday, April 18th after 4pm. It is open earlier for PBH because this is a degree requirement for them.
- Waitlists: BIO courses do NOT have waitlists available.
- Keep checking the schedule for openings especially on Friday 11/10 at 8am and during the add/drop periods in December and January (check RIS page for all access times). There is also a late add process starting on the 5th class day of the semester for BIO late-add requests.
CH 120K Health Professions Organic Chemistry Lab
- This is a new one-hour Organic Chemistry lab beginning fall 2024 designed for health professions students who only need one semester of Organic lecture and lab (ex. pre-PA).
- If your health professions pathway requires two semesters CH 320M & CH 320N, with CH 220C two-hour lab, then please avoid taking CH 120K.
NTR Prereq Updates
Prerequisite updates - Summer & Fall 2024
There are a few courses listed below where the prerequisites are not correct on the Course Schedule. See Course Schedule for all other course offerings and prerequisites.
No waiver is required to register for the following, but the prerequisites listed below will be enforced & checked after registration. Students will receive a notice before being dropped.
Summer 2024
NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences (first session): No prerequisites enforced
NTR 326 Intermediate Nutrition & Metabolism (second session): C- or better NTR 312, BIO 311C
- The CH 320M Organic Chemistry pre/co-requisite is not enforced during summer.
Fall 2024
NTR 365 Topics: See NTR 365 Topics tab above for details about fall/spring topics and prerequisites.
- NTR 365 Sports Nutrition (FALL ONLY): C- or better NTR 326
- NTR 365.5 Community Engagement (FALL ONLY): C- or better NTR 312; 45 hours completed
- Commonly referred to as the "gardening class"
- First semester of a two-semester fall and spring sequence. Both 365.5 & 365L required.
- See the NTR 365 Topics tab above for more details and promo video.
- NTR 365.2 Nutrition & Genes (FALL ONLY during 24-25 school year): C- or better NTR 326 or BIO 325
- This has normally been a spring-only class in the past. It is now being taught in fall 2024, and therefore likely not in spring 2025.
NTR 162 Standards, Ethics, Credentialing for Dietetic Practice: No prerequistes are enforced.
- Recommend for Dietetics students to take during Sophomore year. Not required for ICPD program, however still strongly recommended to take before you apply to prepare for application. BSA or other Nutrition options exploring dietetics are also able to register for this course.
NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory (Wr & II Flags): C- or better NTR 307, 107L, 326
- The NTR 337 prerequisite listed in Course Schedule is not enforced. You may register without a waiver.
NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (FALL ONLY): C- or better NTR 317L; credit or registration for NTR 330L, BCH 369 Biochem, BIO/INB 365S Physiology
- NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I is SPRING ONLY. Same pre/co-requisites.
- It is okay to take 370, 371 in either order as needed.
- ICPD Applicants must take NTR 371 during their application semester at the lastest (ex. Fall Junior)
Prerequisite Waiver must be requested in these situations:
Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu before or during registration.
Subject Line: Prereq Waiver for [Course You Are Adding] - Name & EID
- Claimed AP or transferred Statistics credit ("SDS 301"), and you need to register for:
Applicable to 20-22 and prior catalog students only. 22-24 catalog requires SDS 302F (or 320E).
- NTR 312 Intro Nutritional Sciences
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition & Health
- To take NTR 312 concurrently with SDS 302F (or 320E): If you are going into sophomore year or later and need to take these concurrently to catch up.
- Took NTR 306 Fundamentals of Nutrition with grade A (before becoming a NTR major) and need to register for:
- NTR 307 - get into lab first
- NTR 317L - previously NTR 218 & 118L
- NTR 326
- NTR 334 - get into lab first
NTR 365 Topics
NTR 365 Topics
The Course Schedule prerequisites are typically not correct for these. No waiver is required to be able to register, but the prerequisites listed below will be checked and enforced. Students will receive a notice before being dropped during/after registration.
20-22 and prior catalogs: any topic can fulfill a "NTR 365" requirement
22-24 catalog: There are some specific exclusions depending on degree option. See your Interactive Degree Audit for details.
Typically offered Fall only:
- NTR 365 Sports Nutrition
- Prereq: NTR 326 with C- or better
- NTR 365 Topic 5 Principles & Applications in Community Engagement ("gardening class"): part one of two-semester fall and spring sequence. Both NTR 365.5 and NTR 365L are required.
Typically offered Spring only (may vary depending on the year):
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes:
- Prereq: NTR 326 or BIO 325 Genetics with C- or better
- NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health:
- Prereq: NTR 326 with C- or better
- NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement: part two of two-semester fall and spring gardening class sequence. Both NTR 365.5 and NTR 365L are required.
NTR 365 (Topic 5) & NTR 365L Community Engagement sequence ("gardening class")
This is an exciting experiential learning course that provides experience in building/implementing a school garden in a public school setting and teaching nutrition-related lessons to elementary kids and parents!
It is a two-semester Fall and Spring sequence which begins in Fall semesters only. Both semesters are required: NTR 365 Topic 5 (fall) & NTR 365L (spring).
See promo video by the instructor with more information and student feedback about the course!
https://prezi.com/v/view/OFarMCdzQacPaLhug9Lu/
- Fall 2024: NTR 365 Topic 5: Principles & Applications in Community Engagement (#51930) and
- Spring 2025: NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement
Prerequisites:
- NTR 312 or NTR 306 with C- or better
- Will be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Nutrition student in fall 2024
- Commitment to take both NTR 365 Topic 5 & NTR 365L
How will this seqeunce count towards my degree?
- 20-22 or earlier catalogs:
- 22-24 catalog:
- BS Nutrition Option 1 Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD): all 6 hours Nutrition Research
- BSA: 6 hours additional Nutrition
Or this can count as 6 hrs general electives for any degree plan.
For BS Nutrition degrees, check your Degree Audit to confirm options for Research requirement.
Note for 20-22 and prior catalogs: These topics/course numbers are not listed on the Degree Audit as options since it was a newer course, but they can count based on the notes listed above.
Dietetics (DPD & ICPD)
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Dietetics Degree Options overview (DPD & ICPD)
Students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) should pursue the Option I Dietetics: Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) that will qualify graduates to apply to a dietetic internship which provides the supervised practice hours required to become an RDN. If you are currently pursuing a different Nutrition degree option and unsure of your graduation timeline for the Dietetics option, touch base with your academic advisor and the DPD Director (contact details below) and review the information below. Note: effective January 1, 2024, the RDN profession will require a Master’s degree for entry into the profession. Those graduates who have not completed a dietetic internship by January 1, 2024 will need to meet this requirement. Many dietetic internship programs are paired with a Master’s degree.
For more information about the process to become an RDN, see the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) website and the Dietetics page of the Department of Nutritional Sciences website.
Students have the option of applying to UT's Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD) as early as Junior year which is an accelerated five-year program leading to completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences, and supervised practice hours necessary to become an RDN.
Students under the DPD degree option will have access to a new DPD Canvas resource page. If you have recently changed to the DPD option or have further questions about accessing the Canvas page, contact the DPD Director Diane Papillion or attend DPD office hours (see below).
For sample degree plans for both DPD & ICPD, see the Degree Plans page of the Advising Center website. Note this is only a sample layout, and it is recommended to meet with your academic advisor each semester.
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Overview:
- DPD Director:
- DPD Director: Diane Papillion MPH, RD: d.papi@utexas.edu
- DPD Office Hours: Check DPD Canvas home page.
- DPD Student Canvas page: students who are declared on the BS Nutrition: Didactic Program in Dietetics degree option will be added to a new Canvas resource page managed by Diane Papillion. If you have questions about accessing the Canvas page or if you recently changed to DPD and need access, you can email her directly.
- The DPD degree option includes all required coursework for graduates to be eligible to apply for a dietetic internship program which provides required supervised practice hours to become an RDN. A dietetic internship & Master's degree would be completed after graduating from UT, and many dietetic internship programs are paired with a Master's degree (typically about ~2 year program). For more information including the DPD curriculum and handook, see the DPD website.
Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD) Overview - Application Required
- The ICPD Program is by application only and includes all components necessary to sit for the dietitian exam after 5 years: BS Nutrition + supervised practice/dietetic internship + Master of Science (MS) in Nutritional Sciences. Students are eligible to take RDN exam upon completion of this program.
- With the addition of the MS degree, this adds one additional year to the program. It is now 5 years total if applying Junior year, or 6 years total if applying Senior year.
- Please note that the upcoming Master's requirement to become an RDN allows for the Master's degree to be in any subject! The ICPD program at UT is specifically combined with an MS in Nutritional Sciences, so you need to be interested in taking more nutritional sciences coursework for this to be a good fit for you! There are many program options out there, so be sure to research options. For example, some dietetic internship programs are paired with a Master of Public Health (MPH), or a Master's in nutrition that is more focused on community education. Although NTR 162 Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice is a required course for the DPD program only, it is extremely beneficial to still take this before applying to ICPD as it guides you to learn more about program options (it also helps with preparing for the ICPD application too)!
- Graduation with both BS & MS degrees occurs at the very end of the ICPD program.
- Application Timeline:
- Students start on the BS Nutrition: Option 1 Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) noted above and must then be admitted into ICPD through a competitive application process. The application deadline occurs each year in early September.
- Students may apply at the beginning of fall of Junior year at the earliest (for 5 yrs program total), or fall of Senior year at the latest (6 yrs program total). See the ICPD program website for more details about the prerequisite requirements and timeline. The sample plan on the Degree Plans page of the advising website also shows what courses you should aim to complete by time of application. See your academic advisor to discuss degree planning and the ICPD application timeline.
- Course Planning Priorities:
- Coursework taken freshman and sophomore year is similar on the DPD or ICPD plans. After the ICPD application cycle, the coursework can vary slightly for remaining requirements. Students are encouraged to check their Interactive Degree Audit frequently and visit with their academic advisor every semester for course planning.
- Substitution: For 20-22 and earlier catalogs, MAN 320F must be taken in place of NTR 355M, and ACC 310F can be waived.
- NTR 317L Intro Nutrition Assessment & Education: It is essential to take 317L during Sophomore year at the latest, or as soon as possible if you are a Junior and recently changed your major. If there is a time conflict with another course (ex. NTR 307 & 107L), then take 317L.
- NTR 317L is a prereq for NTR 330L Adv Nutrition Assessment & Counseling, NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (spring-only) and NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (fall-only).
- If you are considering applying to ICPD, NTR 317L must be completed no later than the semester before applying to be on track with this sequence. Ex. take 317L spring of Sophomore year at the latest if planning to apply fall of Junior year. Students may apply fall Junior year at the earliest, or fall Senior year at the latest depending on your coursework timeline.
- NTR 162 Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Practice: This is highly recommended to take during Sophomore year or as soon as possible. This is not required for those accepted to ICPD, however it helps prepare students for this application and helps to explore other program options!
- NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (fall-only) must be taken during the Fall semester that you plan to apply at the latest (ex. fall Junior if applying Junior year, or fall Senior is okay if applying during Senior year). It is okay to take NTR 371 before 370.
- Delay these courses: For those accepted to ICPD, there are some courses covered by the MS Nutritional Sciences graduate coursework. Wait on taking SDS 324E, NTR 338W, NTR 339L, NTR 342 & 343 until after finding out about acceptance.
- Follow the ICPD Sample Plan closely, and consult with your advisor if things need to be adjusted based on your timeline or recent major change. If classes are shifted around/need to be condensed quite a bit, it is possible that time conflicts may occur.
- Alternative to applying to ICPD, students can remain on the DPD degree option and may apply for dietetic internship & Master's programs (typically 2-year program) to complete after graduation if they wish to pursue becoming an RDN.
- Students who have already graduated with a BSA or BS in Nutrition from UT Austin are not eligible to apply to the ICPD. However, there are still other available routes to becoming an RDN. Reach out to the Human Ecology Advising Center and DPD Director for more guidance.
Dietetics Program Directors
- DPD: Diane Papillion, MPH, RD (DPD Director): Diane Papillion is the new DPD Director starting in spring 2023.
- All students listed under the DPD degree option will be added to a DPD Canvas resource page that includes helpful information about the degree option and process of becoming an RDN. The Canvas page will also be used to share opportunities for current students like part-time job, internship, volunteering.
- Professor Papillion teaches NTR 162 which covers the process and program options for becoming an RDN including UT's ICPD program (recommended to take sophomore year or as soon as possible).
- ICPD: Monica Milonovich, MS, RDN, LD (ICPD Director): For questions related to the ICPD program specifically, you are also welcome to reach out to Ms. Milonovich.
Extracurricular Resources
UTexas Nutrition:
- SoHE-sponsored student organization. GroupMe link
- Guest speakers, volunteering, leadership roles
UHS Nutrition Services (meet with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UT!):
Dietitians of Central Texas (DCTX):
Diversify Dietetics:
- National organization for mentoring & scholarship opportunities. Aim is to provide a community dedicated to increasing diversity in the field of dietetics. https://www.diversifydietetics.org/
CNS Career Services: NTR Career Guides
ICPD Announcements
Fall 2023 Applicaton Cycle: The Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ICPD) application deadline has now passed. The next cycle will open during summer 2024.
ICPD Advising Updates - Fall 2022
- SDS 324E & ICPD Master's Stats Update: The undergraduate "SDS 324E" class requirement can be fulfilled by a Master's degree statistics course for any student accepted to ICPD in the fall 2022 application cycle and later.
- 20-22 and prior catalogs: This is referring to the "SDS 332/324E or calculus" requirement
- 22-24 catalog (relevant for new incoming freshmen only): This is referring to the "SDS 324E" requirement, which is the second stats required after taking SDS 302F. Freshmen would typically not apply to ICPD until fall Junior year, but this is something to keep in mind when planning out classes!
- Note about the new 22-24 catalog/degree plan: this is only relevant for incoming freshmen in fall 2022. The 22-24 catalog for all BS Nutrition degrees now includes "BIO 311D" and "NTR 337". This is only required for the new incoming freshmen or transfer students on the 22-24 catalog.
- If you're on the 20-22 or prior catalog, you will not need to take these specific requirements since they are not part of your original degree plan. If you have any concerns or questions, stay in touch with your academic advisor!
Dietetics Degree Requirement Updates for NTR 355M & ACc 310F:
A few important updates were shared via email with all Nutrition students on 4/7/21. This relates to any student pursuing a Dietetics degree, or for HANS students completing Dietetics requirements:
(1) NTR 355M Advanced Foodservice Management no longer offered as of fall 2021: Take MAN 320F Foundations of Management & Organizational Behavior instead to fulfill requirement.
If you already have NTR 355M credit, no action is required.
MAN 320F should now be taken
before NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt (whereas before, NTR 355M was planned for after 334 & 234L):
- Starting for fall 2022 registration, MAN 320F will be an enforced prerequisite to NTR 334 & 234L. You will be able to register, however this will be checked during/after registration to ensure prereqs are met.
- Reasoning: The MAN 320F course will cover management concepts that will then be expanded on in NTR 334 Foodservice Systems Management.
Other notes:
- MAN 320F is offered summer, fall, spring. The prerequisite is 45 total hrs completed, so you can usually take as early as spring sophomore year.
- If you have taken or plan to take MAN 320F for the business minor, it will overlap and cover the major requirement too!
(2) "ACC 310F or ACC 311" Requirement Update (waived under certain criteria):
- For students taking NTR 334 & 234L Foodservice Systems Mgmt during fall 2021 and later: "ACC 310F or ACC 311" will be waived for you and is no longer required. It will be waived in this situation only. If you meet this criteria and are currently taking/have already taken ACC 310F and have any concerns, please connect with your academic advisor for guidance.
- For students who took NTR 334 & 234L before fall 2021: you still need the "ACC 310F or ACC 311" credit before graduation.
Reasoning: The NTR 334 & 234L course is being updated starting fall 2021 to include the necessary accounting content for dietetics students.
Please take a look at any of your previously created degree plans to see how you can incorporate these changes, and plan to connect with your academic advisor if you have any questions. Updated sample plans for reference are
available here.
Fall and Spring Only, and Flag Courses
fall & spring only Courses
Some NTR courses are taught in the fall semester only or spring semester only. NTR courses not listed below are typically offered every fall and spring.
Fall SEmester Only
- NTR 316 Culture & Food
- NTR 321 International Nutrition: Developing World*
- NTR 365 topics vary each semester
- NTR 365 Sports Nutrition: typically fall-only
- NTR 365 Topic 5: Principles & Applications in Community Engagement starts in a fall semester only and is a two-semester sequence (NTR 365.5 & NTR 365L). Details on NTR 365 Topics tab above.
- NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
- Could be taken before NTR 370 if you are in your senior year and need to take NTR 371 first to graduate on time.
Spring semester Only
- NTR 331 International Nutrition: Social & Environmental Policies*
- NTR 365 topics vary each semester
- NTR 365 Nutrition & Genes is typically spring-only
- NTR 365 Obesity & Metabolic Health is typically spring-only and may not be offered every year.
- NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- Could be taken after NTR 371 if you are in your senior year and must take NTR 371 first in order to graduate on time.
- NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement: Part 2 of required fall & spring sequence (NTR 365.5 & NTR 365L)
*NTR 321 and NTR 331 are different topics of International Nutrition, and they count as separate courses. They would each count as 3 hours of upper-division NTR credit.
NTR with Flags
The following flag requirements must be fulfilled before graduation. Please see the Center for the Skills & Experience Flags website for more details about each flag.
Specific courses required for your degree may already fulfill some of these flag requirements, however you will need to select courses that contain any remaining flags needed by the time you graduate. Flags can be fulfilled by courses taken for other degree requirements.
The following NTR courses contain flags as of fall 2021 (subject to change). Please check the Course Schedule each semester to confirm available flags that semester and to check pre-requisites.
WRITING FLAG (Wr)
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health: Required for all BS Nutrition degrees. Optional for 20-22 and earlier BSA Nutrition degree, and required for all NTR degrees including BSA beginning 22-24. Must meet prerequisites stated in the Course Schedule.
- NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory (previously NTR 324 & 124L): now offered fall and spring.
- It has been approved to also count for an upper-division Writing flag along with the II flag. It will be applied to cover the upper-division Writing flag after you register for the course.
ETHICS FLAG (E)
- NTR 331 International Nutrition: Social/Environmental Policies: Taught spring semester only.
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY FLAG (II)
- NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory (previously NTR 324 & 124L): now offered fall and spring.
- It has been approved to also count for an upper-division Writing flag along with the II flag. It will be applied to cover the upper-division Writing flag after you register for the course.
- NTR 355 Undergraduate Research: Must receive permission from supervising faculty member to enroll.
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health: Required for all BS Nutrition degrees. Optional for 20-22 and earlier BSA Nutrition degree, and required for all NTR degrees beginning 22-24. Must meet prerequisites stated in the Course Schedule.
- NTR 379H Honors Tutorial Course: Required for/restricted to BS Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences or students pursuing Special Departmental Honors.
NTR Research & Field Experience Courses
All BS Nutrition degrees have a Nutrition Research requirement. Your specific degree option determines the required hours and course options that can fulfill this requirement. See your Degree Audit for more details about your course options, and speak with your advisor for clarification and course planning.
For BSA students: all of these can count for upper-division/additional NTR hours.
For 22-24 BS Nutrition: Didactic Program in Dietetics (Option 1): 6 hrs of NTR Research selected from two possible options:
- (A) NTR 327L Advanced Food Science (writing flag) and one course chosen from a list: 365 Topic (see NTR 365 topic info here), 353, 355, 355H, or 379H; or
- (B) NTR 365 Topic 5 and NTR 365L Community Engagement sequence ("gardening class"; fall and spring gardening class sequence; see details on the NTR 365 Topics tab above)
NTR Research options
See your Interactive Degree Audit for approved classes for your degree option.
NTR 327L Advanced Food Science Laboratory (previously NTR 324 & 124L)
- Writing Flag and Independent Inquiry Flag
- No pre-approval required
- Available fall and spring
- Depending on catalog and degree option, may count towards Nutrition Research requirement.
- Prerequisites: NTR 307, 107L, NTR 326 with C- or better
- The NTR 337 prereq listed in course schedule is NOT enforced. No waiver required to register.
NTR 366L Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences
- No pre-approval required
- Available fall and spring
- For the 20-22 & 22-24 BS Option II Nutritional Sciences catalog: NTR 366L plus an additional 3 hrs NTR research chosen from a list is required. See Degree Audit for those additional options.
NTR 355 Undergraduate Research
- Allowed to count for Dietetics degrees, although not listed on the 20-22 Degree Audit course list.
- Pre-approval via email required from supervising professor to gain registration access. See registration instructions below.
- Course can be added later during add/drop times as needed.
- Look up NTR Faculty Research Areas. Initiate contact via email to ask if they have any opportunities for you to help in their lab for NTR 355 credit. Become familiar with their research before reaching out by reading their profile on the NTR Department website, and consider being available to volunteer a bit before doing it for credit.
- Depending on the nature of the lab, sometimes extensive training is involved and there may or may not be availability for a one-semester committment.
NTR 352 Field Experience in Nutrition
- See Degree Audit to confirm if this is an available option for your degree plan.
- For BSA, counts as 3 hrs upper-division NTR.
- This course has online assignments throughout the semester while you are volunteering a certain # of hours per week in the community or assisting a faculty member with a project. You must find a NTR professor to agree to supervise for this credit. When emailing them, provide them with some idea of what your volunteering would entail.
- Pre-approval via email required from supervising professor to gain registration access for this course - see registration details in section below.
- Course can be added later during add/drop times as needed.
NTR 365L Experiential Learning in Community Engagement: This is the second part of two-semester fall and spring sequence: NTR 365.5 & NTR 365L. This course involves learning how to build a community garden, and implementing a garden and nutrition lessons at a local elementary school.
NTR 355 undergraduate Research & NTR 352 Field Experience Registration Process
These classes are "reserved" (restricted) courses and require confirmation from the supervising professor to grant registration access:
Registration Process:
A confirmation email from the supervising faculty member must be sent to the Human Ecology Advising Center at headvising@austin.utexas.edu to gain registration access (either by the supervisor or forwarded from the student).
The course will remain 'reserved' (basically restricted) until you receive confirmation with a specific supervising professor. The email confirmation must include:
- Subject Line: Course # - Name & EID - Supervising Professor's Name
- Direct or forwarded email from supervising professor
- Semester indicated somewhere in the email (ex. spring 2024)
Once the confirmation email is received, you will be given access to register for the course. It is ideal that we receive this before the 4th class day of the semester that you want to take it, if you hope to enroll in the course. So, it's okay to add this later during "add/drop" time frames if you don't get confirmation by the time you initially register. As needed, you could add a filler class for hours while you are still waiting to figure this out.