It is widely accepted that good nutrition plays a major role in the maintenance of health and the quality of life, the prevention and treatment of certain diseases, as well as recovery and rehabilitation following physiological trauma. Registered dietitians whose specialized education is based in the biological, sociological, nutritional, and food sciences provide nutritional care to people, both well and ill, by using their expertise in nutrition, food science, psychological and social significance of eating behavior management, food economics, budgeting, counseling, and educational methodology.
Registered dietitians practice in a variety of settings.
This is a concentrated program in which supervised clinical education experiences are incorporated into the baccalaureate curriculum, eliminating the need for an additional post-baccalaureate internship. The CPD program is accredited by the American Dietetic Association. Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in a Didactic Program in Dietetics requiring subsequent completion of an accredited post-baccalaureate dietetic internship program. The University assumes no responsibility for the placement or supervision of graduates in dietetic internships. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is approved by the American Dietetic Association.