University General Course Catalog 2012-2013 
    
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Nutrition, (Dietetics Specialization), B.S.


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The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires that students complete the following to become registered dietitians:

  1. an undergraduate degree that includes courses comprising an approved didactic program in dietetics.
  2. a post-baccalaureate, accredited internship

The dietetics specialization consists of required and elective courses approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a didactic program in dietetics (The Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Reno is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)). Students who complete the dietetics degree/didactic program in dietetics are eligible upon graduation to complete the second requirement. Students who complete both of the above requirements are then eligible to take the national registration examination for dietitians and pursue employment as a registered dietitian. A variety of careers are available in the field, including clinical/hospital dietetics, administrative dietetics, community nutrition and private or consulting nutrition services.

The following courses are required for the clinical dietetics specialization:

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-46 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (5-6 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

H. Diversity (0-3 units)


HDFS 438 - Children and Families in a Multiethnic Society  (0 units) (units counted in Capstone section above)

II. Major Requirements (64 units)


III. Minor Requirements (0 units)


IV. Electives (10-19 units)


V. Total Units (120 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Second Semester (16 units)


D. Fourth Year


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