Nutritional Sciences

Bachelor of Science in
Dietetics/Coordinated Program

 About the program

To become registered dietitians, students traditionally complete all course work requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics) as part of a baccalaureate degree and then complete a supervised practice requirement after graduation through a dietetic internship.  They then take a national registration exam.  The BS in Dietetics/Coordinated Program offers an alternative.  It is an intensive program combining both the course work and the supervised practice requirements as part of the undergraduate degree.  Upon graduation, students are immediately eligible to take the exam.

 During their first two years, students take prerequisite courses.  In spring quarter of their second year (or when they have only 3 remaining quarters of required courses) they apply for admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP). If accepted, they complete their final year of coursework and then complete a supervised practice experience over the next 4 quarters (fall, winter, spring, summer).  Students not accepted into the program can transfer to the Food and Nutrition major to complete the Didactic Program in Dietetics.  They will then be eligible to complete a dietetic internship upon earning their BS degree.

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is currently granted developmental accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association , 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040  ext. 5400.

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Job Opportunities

Registered dietitians (RD’s) have many career opportunities.   RD’s often work in health care but they are not limited to that career environment.  It is, however, an option open to them that is not open to someone who is not an RD.  Without this credential, opportunities in healthcare to do nutrition assessment, calculate nutrient needs, and provide nutrition counseling are limited. 

Dietitians are also involved in planning and implementing nutrition education programs, managing food service, teaching, and sales.  Besides health care settings, RD’s can be found in business and industry, research, food service management, education, wellness, and community settings.

Please visit the following web sites for more information on the field of Dietetic and Nutrition:

http://www.ADACareerLink.org

http://www.eatright.org

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

 The BS in dietetics is open to all students who meet the admission requirements for the College of Allied Health Sciences listed below. 

Students entering from high school must have a high school GPA of at least 2.0 and must be ranked in the top 50 percent of their graduating class.  They must have taken either the ACT or SAT exam.  Students must have the following units completed through their high school curriculum.

• 4 units of English
• 2 units of Math
• 2 units of Science
• 2 units of Social Studies
• 2 units of Foreign Language
• 2 additional units

Students transferring from another college or university must meet the above requirements as well as have at least a GPA of 2.5 in all previous college work.
 

Admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Admission requires a second application process. Detailed information can be obtained from the director of the Coordinated Program.  Admission criteria include:

 A passing grade in all prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Department of Nutritional Science courses (a minimum overall GPA of 2.8)

• Only 3 quarters (or less) of remaining didactic courses (no more than 54 hours)
• Completion of didactic requirements during fall, winter and /or spring quarters while enrolled in the first year of the CP
• Completion of application packet by the early spring quarter deadline date (exact date announced annually)
• Full time student status (15 credit hours per quarter) while enrolled in the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters during the second year of the CP; 6 credit hours summer quarter of the second year of the CP.

Meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee that a position will be awarded.  Since there are a limited number of positions available, the application process is competitive.

Coordinated Program in Dietetics Application

Information

For further information about the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics/Coordinated Program, please contact:

Elise Cowie, M.Ed., RD, LD
Director of Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Department of Nutritional Sciences
College of Allied Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati
3202 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45267-0394
513-558-2196

www.cahs.uc.edu/departments/dietetics.cfm

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