The mission of the dietetics program is to provide students with the concepts of the interdependence of human nutrition and food in the health and behavior of individuals and to provide a basic foundation of foodservice management theories. The dietetics program at the University is approved by the American Dietetic Association and meets the requirements for a Didactic Program in Dietetics. Upon graduation, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics. Professional Internship Students graduating in dietetics pursue a post-baccalaureate supervised internship or approved APA program to be eligible to take the RD exam.
Internships are available throughout the U.S. and some are associated with graduate degree programs.
Faculty assist students to apply to internships best suited to their needs and abilities. Minor Courses Students in this program do not complete, a minor. EOE , All rights reserved.