Foods and Nutrition concentration

The Foods and Nutrition concentration is for the student who wants to study food and nutrition but does not want to become a registered dietitian.  This concentration will not allow the student to apply to dietetic internships or become a registered dietitian.

This concentration combines the student's interest in foods and nutrition with other areas of interest and allows the student to individualize their program of study.  A minor is required with this concentration.  Students can select their minor to support their special interests, e.g. health professions, government feeding programs, health and fitness centers, and the food industry.

Dietetics concentration

The Dietetics program provides the student with the necessary academic preparation necessary to apply to dietetics internships and become registered dietitians.   Further information about registered dietitians can be obtained from here.

Registered Dietitians work as accredited professionals in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, education and research, food and nutrition management, consultation and business.  They are regarded as the experts in nutrition and dietetics.  The most current information regarding dietetic internships, the registration process and employment opportunities can be found on the American Dietetic Association's Web site.

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