B. S. Degree in Foods and Nutrition with an option in
DIETETICS

The degree option in Dietetics is an Approved American Dietetic Association Didactic Program. Upon graduation, a student will qualify for a dietetic internship or a preprofessional practice program, after which he/she can take the certification examination to become a Registered Dietitian. The department also offers a post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship Program. A physiology minor may be included in this career option with a few additional courses.Dietitians are members of the professional health care team and are experts in food as it relates to health. Dietetians are facilitators who extrapolate scientific knowledge into practical applications so that consumers can make informed decisions to influence their nutritional status throughout their lives.Dietitians are employed in critical and long-term care facilities, community and government agencies, schools, and the private sector. Administrative dietitians supervise and coordinate large feeding operations in hospitals, extended care facilities, restaurants, colleges, schools, and businesses.