The study of dietetics prepares students to apply the principles
of food and nutrition science to caring for the health of people.
Students learn about the metabolism of nutrients in health and
disease, food science, food quality and safety, and food service
management. This is the only appropriate major for those wishing
to provide nutrition counseling as part of their career.
The purpose of the dietetics
major is to provide the foundation knowledge and skills required
for the didactic component of entry-level dietetics education.
By completing the graduation requirements for the dietetics major,
plus taking a food service laboratory or food safety class as an elective, a graduate
will receive written verification that the Didactic Program in
Dietetics (DPD) requirements have been met. The DPD prepares students
for entry into post-baccalaureate dietetic internships and/or
graduate school. After graduation and upon completion of a dietetic
internship, the graduate of the DPD Program is eligible to sit
for the national registration examination for dietitians in order
to become credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
Accreditation Status
The DPD program at FSU has been
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
(CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Curriculum Sheet
Dietetics Student Handbook (PDF)
Fall Academic Calendar
FSU Admissions Information
Goals, Outcomes
Students are able to apply their coursework knowledge and gain
valuable hands-on experience in nutrition education and food service
management by volunteering with local schools, health and social
service agencies, and/or food service operations.
Students should begin early in their major to enhance their chances
of being accepted into a post-baccalaureate dietetic internship
by making good grades (maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher), demonstrating
leadership, gaining volunteer or work experience, and getting
acquainted with faculty. These same strategies are important for
students considering graduate school, either in combination with
the internship or separately. Admission to an internship and/or
graduate school is highly competitive. Students should also consider
taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the end of their
junior year or at the beginning of their senior year.
To become credentialed as a
registered dietitian (R.D.), a student must complete a post-baccalaureate
dietetic internship and sit for the national registration examination
for dietitians.
Students have many opportunities to develop leadership skills
in professional settings, through participation in student organizations
such as the Student Dietetic Association.
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