Dietetics Internship Courses (FCS)

FCS 507 - Nutrition Counseling and Assessment (3 hours)
This course will focus on motivational interviewing techniques. Nutritional assessment will be centered around the nutrition care process including the assessment of nutritional status by anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary methods with an emphasis on nutrition focused physical examinations. Prerequisite: B or better in FCS 202 or 303; dietetics major or consent of instructor

FCS 508 - Advanced Food Service Management (3 hours)
Advanced application of theories, principles, and functions of management to a food service system operation. Emphasis on advanced qualitative and quantitative evaluation of food service systems operations. Prerequisite: Admission to Dietetic Internship Certificate program

FCS 510 - Topics in Global Wellness (3 hours)
Designed to provide global cultural experiences that focus on nutrition and wellness. Emphasis is placed on the health and wellness systems of different cultures, including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

FCS 514 - Food Security and Food Systems (3 hours)
Causes and consequences of food insecurity on the health and well-being of individuals and families, as well as the nutritional and political implications these may pose in the local, national and global food systems. Prerequisite: FCS 202 or 303; dietetics major or consent of instructor

FCS 585 - Topics in Family & Consumer Sciences (1-6 hours)
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing, and consent of instructor.

FCS 586 - Directed Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-6 hours)
Directed studies in family and consumer sciences through selected readings and written assignments. May be repeated up to a total of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing in FCS; consent of instructor.

FCS 601 - Community Nutrition Intervention (3 hours)
This course aims to give students the skills to design and evaluate an evidence-based nutrition intervention program. Students will learn about behavior change theory, conducting a needs assessment, designing a program including intervention strategies, and evaluating a program's effectiveness. Prerequisite: Admission to the DI-MS program.

FCS 604 - Seminar (1 hour)
Design and conduct a nutrition/wellness themed-research project. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment into DI-MS program or consent of program director

FCS 606 - Nutrition and Wellness (3 hours)
Investigates nutrition principles related to health and wellness throughout diverse groups and community settings. Special emphasis is placed on application of nutritional information to solve problems through critical thinking. Prerequisite: Enrollment into DI-MS program or consent of program director.

FCS 607 - Clinical Dietetics (3 hours)
Designed to provide students with an in-depth review of energy requirements and nutrient metabolism in health and disease; to explore clinical applications and evidence-based practice in various disorders; to apply critical thinking to solve case studies; and to become familiar with current research through literature reviews, group discussions and presentations. Prerequisite: admission to the Dietetics Internship Certificate program.

FCS 609 - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 hours)
Designed to equip students with increased understanding of the role of nutrition in various clinical conditions. Students explore clinical applications and evidence-based practice in various disorders. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the DI-MS program or consent of program director

FCS 612 - Cultural Influences in Food and Nutrition (3 hours)
This course explores the cultural influence of food and nutrition with particular attention to the impact that food patterns have on nutritional status and health. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DI-MS program or consent of program director

FCS 616 - Applications in Wellness (3 hours)
Designed as a capstone course for the MS-DI program, including preparation for the RD exam and professional portfolio. Hands-on application of nutrition and wellness knowledge and skills is emphasized. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DI-MS program or consent of program director; FCS 606

FCS 640 - Research Methods in FCS (3 hours)
Research Methods in FCS. Concepts, methods, and strategies for research in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include the nature of scientific research, measurement, types of research, validity of research designs, methods of data collection, and strategies for data analysis. Coding, entry, and manipulation of quantitative data including use of SPSS and its syntax will be addressed. Prerequisite: admission to the Dietetics Internship Certificate program.

FCS 641 - Research Methods in Nutrition Wellness (3 hours)
Introduction to concepts, methods, and strategies for research in nutrition and dietetics. Topics include article database search, literature review, the nature of scientific research, research idea conceptualization, formulation of hypotheses and research questions, research proposals, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the DI-MS program or consent of program director.

FCS 642 - Research Methods in Nutrition Wellness II (3 hours)
Advanced concepts, methods, and strategies for research in nutrition and dietetics. Topics include measurement, survey design, types of research, validity of research designs, methods of data collection, and strategies for data analysis and reporting. Collecting, coding, entry, and manipulation of simple qualitative and quantitative data, and the use of SPSS will be addressed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DI-MS program or consent of program director; FCS 641

FCS 646 - Statistical Methods in Nutrition Wellness (3 hours)
Exploration of statistical concepts and methods in Nutrition Wellness, from descriptive to multivariate statistics, through entering, coding, and analyzing quantitative data in SPSS, and qualitative data in MS Excel. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DI-MS program or consent of program director.

FCS 688 - Research in Dietetics (0-1 hours)
Designed as a continuation of FCS 640, Research Methods in FCS, individually supervised by a faculty member in FCS. One credit hour. Students will continue to develop the research project and complete and present it. Prerequisite: FCS 640

FCS 698 - Supervised Practice (0 hours)
Accreditation standards require that students enrolled in dietetic internship programs receive at least 1200 hours of supervised practice. Students will work directly with approved preceptors in clinical, community, food service, and wellness settings. The dietetic internship director will be responsible for aligning appropriate accreditation competencies to the supervised practice experiences. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the DI-MS program

FCS 699 - Thesis Research (0-6 hours)
Design and conduct a nutrition/wellness themed-research project. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the DI-MS program or consent of program director; FCS 641

This is the official catalog for the 2019-2020 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.