Introduction | Undergraduate Programs | Graduate Programs || Family and Child Studies | Merchandising and Consumer Affairs | Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Are you interested in health, nutrition, or food service management? How about a career with job opportunities in a wide variety of settings? Consider... The B.S. degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics... The B.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is the first step to becoming a registered dietitian (RD). An RD is a recognized food and nutrition expert. JOBS - JOBS - JOBS - JOBS - JOBS - JOBS Registered dietitians work in... Hospitals and other health care facilities Corporate wellness programs Food companies Health Maintenance Organizations Exercise and fitness facilities Private practice Research organizations Schools Public health agencies Restaurants Pharmaceutical chains Weight loss programs Government agencies And a whole lot more Personal Characteristics Needed A "people person" Enjoy helping others Enjoy challenges Critical thinking skills Able to work independently and as a team Science-oriented Adaptable PROGRAMS Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum (B.S.) Freshman Year Chemistry 120, 121, 122 7 English 100 or 101, and 102 6 Humanities (GER) English 201 or 202 3 Social Sciences (GER) Sociology 201 3 Family & Child Studies 201 3 Food & Nutrition Elective 3 Food & Nutrition 103 1 Mathematics 100 or 101 3 Merchandising & Consumer Studies 246 3 Total 32 Sophomore Year Accounting 201 or 206 3 Biological Sciences 225, 226, 227, 228 8 Food & Nutrition 203, 220, 232, 274 12 Merchandising & Consumer Studies 256 3 Psychology 102 3 Total 29 Junior Year Biological Sciences 214 4 English 303 3 Food & Nutrition 305, 402, 403, 404, 414 14 Management 310 3 Humanities (GER) Speech 110 or 377 3 Statistics 200 3 Total 30 Senior Year Fine Arts Elective 3 Food & Nutrition 302, 412, 423, 443, 463, 472 18 History Elective 3 Human Ecology 398, 457 2 Management 340 or 400 3 Psychology 320 or 400 3 Total 32       TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 123 Minor in Human Nutrition: A minimum of 21 hours with at least 9 hours at the 300 level or above to be selected from: Food and Nutrition 103, 203, 220, 232, 253, 305, 402, 403, and 404. Curriculum Highlights 123 hours for B.S. degree Foundation courses taken during the first two years include: English and speech Math Computer literacy Inorganic and organic chemistry Anatomy and physiology Basic nutrition and food science Apply for upper division after 2 years Upper division nutrition courses include classes in: Nutritional biochemistry Community nutrition Nutrition assessment Medical nutrition therapy Foodservice management Quantity foods Can meet pre-med requirements Meets Requirements for dietetic internship. Steps To Becoming An RD 1. Complete the B.S. degree at a university that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association (Our program is approved!!) 2. Complete an accredited dietetic internship (Tech also offers this program - we have 20 slots!!) 3. Pass a national examination Consider Louisiana Tech University for your preparation to become an RD. Looking for a dietetic internship? Consider... the DI at Louisiana Tech. Dietetic Internship Features: 4-quarter (11 month) program Start date is in July; completion date is in May. Program includes 15 credit hours towards the M.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Interns are assigned to one of 3 geographic regions of the state: Ruston/Monroe, Alexandria, or Shreveport All students rotate through a minimum of three facilities All students get experiences in clinical and community dietetics and foodservice management Eligible to take RD exam after successful completion of the DI