The Dietetics major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Over the two years in the Dietetics major, students take courses in many areas to prepare for a variety of careers in nutrition and dietetics. They learn through classroom experiences, case studies, computer applications, and problem-solving and decision-making projects. Students gain research experience and enhance their knowledge through real-life applications, including service-learning and clinical skills practice.
Students majoring in Dietetics may choose between two concentrations:
The Professional Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration within the Dietetics Major is a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext 5400. The DPD is fully accredited by ACEND through 2026 and will go through the standard accreditation review process in 2025.
The Pre-Professional Nutrition and Health Concentration is not accredited.
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