Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, Registered Dietitian, BS

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The registered dietitian focus is the pathway that equips you with food, nutrition and dietetics knowledge required of a registered dietitian. You will receive a verification statement at the end of the program indicating that you have met the requirements to apply for dietetic internship.

The program is mandatory for those wanting to pursue a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a dietetic technician, registered (DTR).

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

F. American History

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument

Three hours from:

2. Support/Pre-Major Requirement

Required Courses

Core Science Labs

3. Program Courses

Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences Core

Registered Dietitian Concentration

Required Courses

Biology

Fifteen hours from:

Chemistry

Eight hours from:

Electives

Three hours from:

4. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Note:

* The dietetics and pre-professional focus areas are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6955, (312) 899-5400.