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Want to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Major in Nutrition and Dietetics!
The Nutrition and Dietetics major is for individuals who enjoy science and who believe that proper nutrition is a key aspect of health and well-being. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are qualified healthcare professionals trained to deliver evidence-based nutrition information and medical nutrition therapy to patients and to the public. The Nutrition and Dietetics major at the University of Delaware is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Completion of a master's degree and supervised practice program is required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition in the Lifespan
- Nutrition Metabolism
- Health and Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Public Health and Community Nutrition
- Foodservice Management
CAREER OPTIONS
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Sports Nutrition
- Public Health
- Business and Industry
- Private Practice
- Foodservice Management
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Graduate school for nutrition, public health, or allied professions
What’s special about this program?
The Nutrition and Dietetics major provides students the opportunity to work closely with faculty in their program. Experiential opportunities are available in and out of the classroom. Students will gain skills in nutrition education, counseling, management, resource development and research. Courses include hands-on labs and real world experiences in food service, community and simulated medical settings. Professional Academic Advisors and Faculty Mentors provide one-to-one career and graduate school guidance.
Get Involved
Students have a number of opportunities to be involved in major-related activities including:
- volunteering at UD's Nutrition Clinic and the Performance Nutrition Center
- Nutrition and Dietetics Club
- Nutrition and Disabilities Club
- Healthy Hens
- Undergraduate Research Program (Summer Scholars, Summer Fellowship)
- Study Abroad (domestic and international)
Sample curriculum
| CHEM101/103 | General Chemistry I and lab
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| CHEM104/134 |
General Chemistry II and lab
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH114 | College Mathematics & Statistics
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HBNS103
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Intro to Nutrition Professions |
HBNS200 |
Nutrition Concepts |
| BISC207 | Introductory Biology I |
| PSYC100 | General Psychology
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| First Year Seminar Breadth Requirement |
| KAAP309/310 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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| CHEM213/215 | Elem Organic Chem and Lab
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| CHEM214/216 | Elem. Biochemistry and Lab
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| HBNS201 | Food Concepts
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| HBNS250 | Intro to the Nutrition Care Process
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| STAT200 | Basic Statistical Practice or approved equivalent
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| HBNS305 | Nutrition in the Lifespan
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| HLTH245 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare |
| BISC300 | Introduction to Microbiology OR
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| MMSC270 | Medical Microbiol. & Infect. Dis.
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| HBNS321 | Quantity Food Production & Service
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| HBNS322 | Management. of Food & Nutrition Services
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| HBNS327 | On-Site Food Production
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| HBNS330 | Nutrition Counseling
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| HBNS390 | Research Methods in Nutrition
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| HBNS400 | Macronutrients
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| HBNS401 | Micronutrients
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| Breadth Requirement |
| HBNS404 | Senior Nutrition Seminar (Capstone)
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| HBNS421 | Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods (Discovery Learning Experience)
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| HBNS446 | Teaching Methods: Nutrition/Foods
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| HBNS450 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I
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| HBNS451 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II
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| HBNS460 | Community Nutrition
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| BUAD309 | Organizational Behavior
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| Free Electives |
