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. 

Website: http://www.unr.edu/anvs/nutrition

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/nutrition-bs

Contact Information

Nutrition & Veterinary Sciences Department 
103 Max 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

Transfer to Nevada

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (28-32 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (70-71 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (14-19 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule