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.