NS 4250

NS 4250

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

Students learn the theoretical basis of effective health promotion communications and develop effective nutrition communication skills through application in a variety of settings. Provides hands-on experiences in counseling, educational program development, and oral and written communications.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior and junior students. Enrollment preference given to: senior dietetics students/Nutritional Sciences majors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisites: NS 1150 and NS 2450.

Outcomes
  • Identify key counseling theories and understand their application to a helping profession.
  • Understand the theoretical basis for health promotion communications and for behavior change and apply theory to practice.
  • Conduct and interpret individual nutrition needs assessment via interviews and observations, set goals, and evaluate progress.
  • Critique weight management, non-diet, and popular diets for application in counseling and educational settings.
  • Identify differences between optimal and disordered eating and identify counseling strategies for use with disordered eaters.
  • Critique and develop nutrition education resources for application with the general public and low income audiences.
  • Work with a team to design, implement and evaluate a nutrition education program for a specific audience incorporating issues of diversity.
  • Promote and report impact of an educational program on audience through community networks including the newspapers and newsletters.
  • Facilitate and evaluate a group learning process.
  • Deliver an effective oral presentation.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13597 NS 4250   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: NS 1150 , NS 1220 , and NS 2450. Enrollment limited to: junior or senior standing; priority given to senior dietetics/nutrition majors. Please contact Terry Mingle (tpm2) for a PIN number/placement on the wait list.

  • 13599 NS 4250   LAB 402

  • Prerequisites: NS 1150 , NS 1220 , and NS 2450. Enrollment limited to: junior or senior standing; priority given to senior dietetics/nutrition majors. Please contact Terry Mingle (tpm2) for a PIN number/placement on the wait list.