FCS
Dietetics
Undergraduate Admissions
Admission Requirements: Students entering the Dietetics Program must meet all University admission requirements. Work experience in a dietetics-related setting is not required, but is highly recommended for all students in dietetics.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, you do not have to complete the equivalent of a second bachelor’s degree in dietetics. However you are required to complete the courses that appear on the dietetics program curriculum guide. The number of courses you will need to take depends on your prior degree, as you may have already taken some of the “required related” and “science” courses. Generally those students that completed degrees in sciences; in particular the health sciences have fewer courses to take in order to complete program requirements. Many of the non-science disciplines such as education and psychology provide one with an understanding of human behavior as well as teaching skills that are necessary for successful practice of dietetics. Prior degrees in these disciplines are a perfect fit for a career in dietetics.
Expenses: The cost of an undergraduate education in dietetics includes the standard expenses of tuition, fees, room and board. Additional expenses for dietetics students will include fees for laboratory classes. These fees cover the cost of materials used in laboratories and, for some classes where students work with clients, liability insurance.
Academic Advising: Most required courses are offered only once a year. Planning course sequences with the assistance of the Academic Advisor is critical to the successful completion of study within the normal or desired time period. The College of Education Office of Admissions and Advising is located at 2504 Sangren Hall (269) 387-3474.
Program Director:
3027 Kohrman Hall
(269) 387-3729
Handbooks
This handbook contains the philosophy and program goals, program description and curriculum, policies, internship information, forms.
