Nutrition, (Dietetics Specialization), B.S.

Description

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.

Contact Information

215 Sarah H. Fleischmann Building
(775) 784-6440

Judith Ashley (A-C) - jashley@cabnr.unr.edu
Jamie Benedict (D-G) - jamieb@cabnr.unr.edu
Marie Ricketts (H-MA) - mricketts@cabnr.unr.edu
Karon Felton (Mb-R) - kfelton@cabnr.unr.edu
Stanley Omaye (S-Z) - omaye@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements

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”.

II. Major Requirements (64 units)

III. Minor Requirements (0 units)

IV. Electives (10-19 units)

V. Recommended Schedule