The Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics is preparing students for exciting careers in health care, government, industry, contract food service, restaurants and a variety of other settings. The faculty is committed to educating students for challenging careers offering excellent employment opportunities into the 21st century. Advisers in the Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics assist students in examining their interests and abilities and defining their career goals.
Advisers recommend electives to strengthen students' education and complete their degree program.
The dietetics option is an approved didactic program in dietetics which meets academic requirements of The American Dietetic Association and prepares students to become registered dietitians. Upon graduation all students receive a verification statement indicating completion of program requirements. Passed the Registration Examination for Dietitians. A dietetic internship or approved preprofessional practice program provides students with the opportunity to perform the duties of a dietitian in different practice settings while being supervised by registered dietitians. Some programs include the opportunity to complete graduate course work.