BS in Dietetics and Food Administration, Nutrition and Dietetics Option

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Dietetics and Food Administration, Option in Nutrition and Dietetics has two concentrations (Dietetics and Nutritional Science). Requirements for the majors include a minimum of 120 units for Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to general education requirements (48 units), a minimum of 40 units in Family and Consumer Sciences is required, 24 of which must be upper division. Students transferring from another college or university will receive transfer credit in required courses if a course is equivalent to the course at this University and it is accepted by the University.

Concentration #1: Dietetics:

Also known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), this option fulfills the academic requirements to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to be eligible to apply to and to perform successfully in a dietetic internship upon graduation. Completion of a dietetic internship and subsequently passing a registration examination are required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN). Study is concentrated in the areas of nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition education, food science, food production and management of foodservice operations, chemistry, physiology, plus a variety of supporting coursework in related disciplines.

Concentration #2: Nutritional Science:

This concentration prepares students for careers in research, public health, industry, and is suitable for students wishing to apply for graduate school, medical school or other health-related programs. Study is concentrated in biology, chemistry, nutritional science, and selected electives. Students who wish to take the Nutrition and Dietetics Option as a pre-professional degree (e.g., pre-med, physician assistant) should check with the appropriate programs to verify specific requirements.

Career Outlook

Both degree options prepare students for diverse and rewarding careers* in both public and private sectors, such as:

Providing nutrition-related patient care in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities
Supervising and/or providing education to the public through community nutrition programs
Overseeing large and small-scale foodservice operations (hotel, military, corporate, prison, catering)
Supervising and planning feeding programs in school and child care settings
Offering consultation for professional or collegiate athletes in sports nutrition programs
Conducting research to inform new discoveries in nutritional science and health
Writing and developing nutrition-related media for educational websites, publishers, or media companies
Managing corporate wellness programs
Offering nutrition counseling through private practice
Working as a nutrition content expert for consulting firms
Educating future nutrition professionals in university settings through teaching and mentoring
Working in non-profit health promotion agencies
Regulation of health and food policy in local, state, or federal government settings
A variety of opportunities in business/industry (food companies, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, etc.)

Career Possibilities

Clinical Dietitian • Private Practice Dietitian • Research Dietitian • School Foodservice Director • Food Products Sales Representative • Food Technologist • Food Service Supervisor • Restaurant Manager • Public Health Nutritionist • Food and Drug Inspector • Public Health and Wellness Educator • Community Nutrition Programs • Health Clubs • Private Consulting • Health and Welfare Agencies • Program Administration

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Services

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$34,360.00 (28,72,429) per year
Start date

17 August 2024

Venue

College of Health and Human Services

California State University, Long Beach,

1250 Bellflower Boulevard,

LONG BEACH,

California,

90840, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE);

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum score (Paper: 500, iBT: 61)

IELTS: Minimum score of 5.5 in each sub-section

Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 43

Freshman application deadline: November 30

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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