Note: HOEC 98 registraton is now FULL and CLOSED.  Acceptance to the program occurs AFTER successful completion of HOEC 98.  A maximum of 30 qualified students will be accepted to the NA Program AFTER completion of HOEC 98.  Space is limited.  If the number of students exceed the maximum of 30, acceptance will be based on attendance, performance, and prioritized by earliest registration date. This course is a pre-requisite to HOEC 99 "Nutrition for Health" and HOEC 100 "Foodways, Nutrition & Health". 

Syllabus - (PDF file uploaded 8/7/11) 

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Self-assess personal interests, capabilities, and education/career goals to prepare for success in school and/or professional careers in the nutrition field.
2. Compare and contrast the diverse employment opportunities in the nutrition field.
3. Examine educational and career pathways for advancement in the nutrition field.
4. Demonstrate basic elements of work acculturation and professionalism (i.e. punctuality, accountability, reliability, etiquette, ethics, organizational skills, time management, and effective communication skills).
5. Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills in work situations to be effective members of the health care team.
6. Demonstrate team player qualities by sharing responsibility for group projects in the classroom and in the workplace.
7. Integrate various skills and aspects of professionalism to build and expand students’ network of professional contacts.
8. Integrate effective study techniques to achieve academic career goals and to maximize lifelong learning
9. Prepare and develop a professional portfolio.