Coordinated Program in Dietetics

The EXNS Nutrition and Wellness Concentration offers students the opportunity to pursue acceptance into the B.S./M.Ed. Coordinated Program in Dietetics with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and completing a master’s degree in Applied Instruction/Nutrition Science. Upon completion of the program, students may be eligible to sit for the Registered Examination for Dietitians through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and enjoy a rewarding career in healthcare as the nutrition science and food expert. As a professional, an RDN may pursue work in areas such as:

• Clinical Nutritionist in a hospital
• RDN for a healthcare clinic/doctor’s office
• Corporate Wellness RDN for a large company
• Community Nutritionist in public health
• RDN for a non-profit agency
• Food Service Management opportunities in the hospital, school or industry

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the application to the B.S./M.Ed. Coordinated Program in Dietetics, you must meet the following criteria:

• Obtain at least a 2.75 overall GPA
• Complete all pre-requisite academic requirements
• A “B” or above in all pre-requisite classes