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Nutrition/Dietetics Fundamentals
Registered Dietitians make life better through nutrition. They:
- develop food and nutrition programs
- supervise meal preparation and oversee the serving of meals
- prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications.
To become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.), you must:
- complete the academic degree requirements and 1,200 hours of supervised experience in dietetics practice
- obtain appropriate verification
- pass the national Dietetic Registration Examination
Our graduates succeed:
- Over the past five years on the national Dietetic Registration Examination, graduates of the coordinated program have achieved a 93 percent pass rate, while graduates of the didactic program achieved an 80 percent pass rate — both exceeding the national average.
Our Faculty
- talented, caring, highly qualified
- place a premium on personal attention and excellent advising
- work side-by-side with students to help turn aspirations into accomplishments
Akron Advantage
UA’s School of Nutrition and Dietetics in the College of Health Professions offers three academic paths to earn a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics:
Coordinated Program in Dietetics
One of only four in Ohio, UA’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) enables students to complete a 1,200-hour supervised internship along with their regular academic work. Students are placed in a variety of supervised settings, including medical centers, long-term care facilities, school nutrition programs, health departments, and wellness centers. These students are then eligible to take the national Dietetics Registration Examination immediately after they graduate.
Didactic Program in Dietetics
Students in the Didactic Program (DPD) must complete a dietetic internship after they graduate in order to be eligible to take the national Dietetic Registration Exam.
Postbaccalaureate Option
A postbaccalaureate option is available for students who already have an undergraduate degree and only need to complete a core of courses before applying to either a dietetic internship or the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
B.S. in Food and Environmental Nutrition
This degree program addresses strong national demand for expertise in food and nutrition, employment needs of food manufacturers and related businesses, and the growing interest in sustainability and locally grown food resources. Students learn such vital skills as understanding the science of food production, developing and analyzing recipes, creating product information labels, and marketing recipes and food products using cutting edge information and technologies.
The University of Akron Nutrition Center
The Nutrition Center integrates nutrition education, training, services and research. As a result, UA students gain market-driven practice skills for the workplace — preparing them to meet emerging health care needs and changing demands of the profession.
Recognized excellence
The Coordinated and Didactic programs at The University of Akron are granted accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association.
The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences has accredited UA’s nutrition/dietetics programs.
Real-world Experience
Completion of an internship is required before a student can take the national Dietetics Registration Examination.
Students in UA’s Coordinated Program complete their internship through supervised programs at more than 80 sites in Northeast Ohio, including:
- Summa Health Care
- Akron General Medical Center
- MetroHealth System
- Aultman Hospital
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute
- Joseph’s Home
- Akron, Stark, Summit and Medina county WIC
- Cuyahoga County Board of Health
- Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
- Schools in North Canton, Mayfield Heights, Hudson and more
Student Organizations
Interact with other nutrition and dietetics students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
Student Dietetic Association
Kappa Omicron Nu
Curriculum Guide
- Dietetics - Didactic Program — B.S.
- Food & Environmental Nutrition — B.S.
- Dietetics - Coordinated Program — B.S.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for Registered Dietitians are excellent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, employment of dietitians is expected to grow because of increased emphasis on disease prevention, a growing and aging population, and public interest in nutrition.
Once you become a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, you can:
- Counsel individuals with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity to better manage their health conditions with optimal nutrition.
- Work as part of a health care team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, and other health care professionals to provide complete care for hospital or long-term care patients.
- Conduct nutrition research.
- Plan and provide nutrition education and intervention programs for the community.
- Direct a multimillion-dollar food service operation.
- Develop and manage food programs for diverse populations.
- Work as a consumer affairs consultant for a restaurant or supermarket chain to help improve the nutritional quality of foods offered.
- Manage nutrition services in a health and wellness center.
Career Center
The Career Center creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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