Dietetics, BS

The popular Didactic Program in Dietetics combines clinical and managerial courses with the nutrition core to prepare students to become registered dietitians (RD). Registered dietitians work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, colleges, wellness programs and nursing homes as well as in public health agencies, the food industry, and research labs. Students fulfilling the requirements of the didactic program in dietetics are qualified to apply for a postgraduate dietetic internship. Upon completing the dietetic internship, a graduate is eligible to take the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration examination leading to certification as a registered dietitian. The didactic program is currently granted accreditation status by the:Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
312-899-4876Students who complete the nutritional sciences major in the dietetics degree program receive the Bachelor of Science–Dietetics degree.