Mar 28, 2024  
University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nutrition and Dietetics, RD Concentration (BS)


The Nutrition and Dietetics RD concentration prepares students for clinical dietetics, community dietetics, and food service management. After successfully completing the undergraduate RD concentration, a dietetic internship and the Registration Examination for Dietitians, graduates are prepared to assume professional positions in health care facilities such as hospitals; community positions in health centers like public health departments and wellness centers; and management positions in food service.

The undergraduate program in Nutrition and Dietetics has been granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 x5400, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. The RD concentration is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as registered dietitians. The program allows students to master the ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements and Learning Outcomes, while earning a BS degree. Students completing the program must also complete a dietetic internship before they are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians. The dietetic internship at Louisiana Tech University is described in detail in the graduate program section of the University catalog.

Program Information

Students in Nutrition and Dietetics apply for upper division status prior to enrolling in the specialized phase of the program (junior and senior years). Students are eligible for upper division when they have completed at least 54 semester hours, including 35 hours of required courses. Requirements to apply for upper division in the RD concentration include a curriculum grade point average of 2.85 and no grade lower than a “C” in required courses. A 2.85 curriculum GPA, with no grade lower than “C” in all curriculum courses is required to graduate with the RD concentration and receive the ACEND verification statement.

Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)


Freshman Year


English (GER)


Humanities (GER)


Mathematics (GER)


Natural Sciences (GER)


Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)


Major Courses


Electives


  • FNU Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 29 SCH


Sophomore Year


Mathematics (GER)


Natural Sciences (GER)


Major Courses


Total: 31 SCH


Junior Year


Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)


Humanities (GER)


Major Courses


Electives


  • Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours Approved by Advisor

Total: 31 SCH


Senior Year


Fine Arts (GER)


Major Courses


Concentration Courses*


  • Concentration Courses 12 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 29 SCH


Total Semester Hours 120