Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics Undergraduate Programme By Central Michigan University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The program mission is to prepare competent graduates in dietetics, though an ACEND-approved didactic program in dietetics, who seek to service the dietary needs of patients, individuals, and the community. The program goals are to: prepare students for careers in dietetics and food related professions and/or advanced study in food related disciplines and prepare students to competitively apply for supervised practice. The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) is the ACEND?s accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians. Dietetics is the practical application of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. Dietetics is an exciting and challenging profession because there are many diseases that are related to nutrition. These include coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Completion of this program satisfies the academic requirements of the American Dietetic Association. This enables a student to apply for a Dietetic Internship following graduation. Completion of these requirements and passing of the Registration Examination for Dietitians meet the requirements for Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The program mission is to prepare competent graduates in dietetics, though an ACEND-approved didactic program in dietetics, who seek to service the dietary needs of patients, individuals, and the community. The program goals are to: prepare students for careers in dietetics and food related professions and/or advanced study in food related disciplines and prepare students to competitively apply for supervised practice. The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) is the ACEND?s accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians. Dietetics is the practical application of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. Dietetics is an exciting and challenging profession because there are many diseases that are related to nutrition. These include coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Completion of this program satisfies the academic requirements of the American Dietetic Association. This enables a student to apply for a Dietetic Internship following graduation. Completion of these requirements and passing of the Registration Examination for Dietitians meet the requirements for Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential.

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
100+
53+
CMU's incoming freshman class has an average cumulative GPA of 3.33. Other English Language Requirements: a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 and a minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 213; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (minimum score of 77); Pearson Test of English (minimum score of 53); ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112.

Jan-2000

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