Our 67-credit Associate Degree in Dietetic Food Systems Management, offered by Penn State's College of Health and Human Development, School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Recreation Management, provides an excellent advancement opportunity for current employees in nutrition care or food service operations.
Graduates are eligible to become registered dietetic technicians.
Courses in the program can broaden your knowledge in food service management and nutrition and deepen your understanding of many other subjects as well. Each course will be taught using a blend of print and other media, as well as optional Web-based enhancements, providing an effective balance of flexibility and interaction. Distance learning allows students the opportunity to learn on their own time, at their own pace, and in their own place. In addition, some assignments are completed in the workplace, so there's no need to relocate or leave work. Students may complete 67 credits and earn an associate degree or select individual courses that meet their specific professional needs.