B.S. in Food and Nutrition with Dietetics Option

The University offers a bachelor of science (B.S.) in food and nutrition with a coordinated program in dietetics option. This degree program offers students traditional laboratory and classroom learning—plus supervised practice experiences that provide the hands-on experience needed for successful careers. The program includes coursework in biology, chemistry, food and nutrition, and management. Also required are 1,200 clock hours of pre-professional experiences in a combination of clinical settings including hospitals, nursing homes, community agencies, and food service facilities. Graduates are eligible to take the national examination to earn registered dietitian credentials. A number of activities and organizations enable students to interact with other students and professionals in the industry, including the Food and Nutrition Club, which provides mentoring opportunities and career guidance. Other opportunities include the local pre-professional student chapter of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national family and consumer sciences honor organization. Careers Job placement rates, as well as opportunities for rapid advancement, are excellent for dietitians. Dietetic graduates are eligible to take the national examination to earn registered dietitian (RD) credentials, and are qualified for entry-level dietetics positions in acute care facilities, long-term care facilities, community agencies, food service administration, school food service, college/university food service, military food service, consulting private practice, and a wide variety of other settings. In addition, the program is preparation for graduate school.