Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Undergraduate Program
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics offers one Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Dietetics with two different concentrations: Didactic Program in Dietetics and Community Nutrition and Food. Students in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics Programs have opportunities to participate in Meals on Wings, a very active food recovery program; participate in research projects with faculty; write articles for 成人AV视频’s internationally renowned student-led magazine; strengthen leadership skills; join student clubs; and more.
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Concentration
The DPD is a rigorous undergraduate curriculum accredited by the of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. DPD graduates are encouraged to pursue the registered dietitian (RD) credential (also called registered dietitian nutritionist or RDN). Obtaining the RD credential typically requires three steps:
- Complete an ACEND-accredited DPD program.
- Complete an (typically will complete a Master’s degree simultaneously with the internship program).
- Pass the national RDN examination (requires a Master’s degree).
The RD credential is needed to fully practice nutrition and dietetics in Florida and in most other states. RDs work with diverse populations in a variety of settings including hospitals, out-patient and wellness centers, clinics, food and supplement companies, health agencies, nursing homes, supermarkets, school districts, universities, and mental health centers. Many RDs are business owners as well. To learn more about the nutrition profession and dietetic internships, visit the website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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After earning the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics degree in the DPD concentration, graduates can sit for the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered () examination and the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional () examination and seek employment in a clinical, food service, or community setting. Other options are to seek advanced education or employment in nutrition education, food service, program management, sales, or health and fitness.
All upper-level DPD classes are available as an online concentration (major) or face-to-face concentration (major). The online offering does not include the required prerequisites (except for FSS1202 and FSS1202L); only those listed as “Concentration Requirements” in the program of study will be offered online.
Community Nutrition and Food (CNF) Concentration
Students in the CNF concentration can earn a minor in Food Systems and Sustainability with just two additional classes. The CNF concentration prepares students to take the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional () examination. Program graduates can seek jobs as nutrition and food educators, food service managers, food and nutrition writers and bloggers, recipe developers, and program directors. Graduates may pursue advanced academic degrees as well.
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Graduate Program
The offers: 1) a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with three specialization options and 2) a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN). In addition, the Department offers a dietetic internship, known as the Distance Dietetic Internship.
Option 1: Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetic Internship
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetic/Internship option enables graduates from ACEND approved didactic programs in dietetics to fulfill the requirement for a pre-professional supervised practice experience and become eligible to sit for the National Registered Dietitian (RD) Examination in addition to their program of study. This program of study is specifically designed for students who wish to simultaneously complete an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship and a Master of Science degree in nutrition that emphasizes the application of advanced nutrition knowledge in clinical, public health, and/or community settings, or for those who wish to advance studies toward a doctoral degree. Fifteen students are admitted each fall to this four-semester full-time program and students must complete both the master's degree and internship experience in order to receive a verification statement and sit for the Dietetic Registration (RD) Exam. This is a 30 credit hour program. View admission and degree requirements for the The MS/Dietetic Internship.
The Dietetic Internship at the 成人AV视频 has been granted Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (Address: 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; Phone: 312/899-0040 ext. 5400; Email: ACEND@eatright.org; Website: ). The MS Nutrition Dietetic Internship option admits 15 students each Fall semester to the four semester full-time program. Students must complete both the Master's Degree and the supervised practice (Internship) experience in order to receive a verification statement and be eligible to sit for the entry-level Registered Dietitian (RD) Exam.
For students that have placed to free-standing dietetic internships (such as Pasco County Dietetic Internship, Advent Health Dietetic Internship, Tampa VA Dietetic Internship, NutritionInc Dietetic Internship, 成人AV视频 ISPP program), the 成人AV视频 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics offers a compressed, online Master's of Nutrition and Dietetics that has been affiliated with your dietetic internship. The 30-hours of coursework begins in Summer B and completes in Summer A for completion in 12 months.
Option 2: The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Professional Studies Option
The online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Professional Studies option is for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN’s) or those with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and DPD verification statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The program is 30 credit hours and is completely online.
The MS Online in Nutrition and Dietetics Professional Studies concentration is a great option for students attending a stand-alone dietetic internship or who wish to pursue a master’s degree before completing their supervised practice or practicing RDN’s wishing to pursue graduate studies.
Full-time and part-time options are available. Applications for the professional studies concentration are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer starts.
View admission and program of study degree requirements for the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Professional Studies program. View graduate application deadlines.
Option 3 Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics is a 20-month program that prepares both nutrition major students and non-nutrition major students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. The program integrates online didactic coursework with 1000 hours of onsite supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice. The program admits 16 students every Fall semester and once the student completes the 39-credit hour program, the student will earn a Master of Science degree and is eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. View admission and program of study degree requirements on the Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics website. The Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the 成人AV视频 has been granted Accreditation by: The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association: (Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; Phone: 312-899-0040 ext. 5400; Email: ACEND@eatright.org ; .
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition
The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics offers an online Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN). The DCN program is an advanced practice doctoral program that emphasizes leadership, advanced practice, and research, culminating in a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) degree. In contrast to a PhD in Nutrition, which is generally focused on bench research, this degree focuses on practice and emphasizes the production of applied scholarship and evidence-based outcomes in practice settings. The DCN will prepare practitioners for leadership roles in clinical, community, or higher education settings through coursework, advanced practice residency, and the production of applied scholarship.
Graduates will gain expertise and skills in leadership and public policy, advanced evidence-based practice, and outcomes research to become advanced-level nutrition and dietetics practitioners and researchers. The curriculum integrates evidence-based practice in nutrition and dietetics to provide the foundation for completion of an outcomes-based research project. The significance of developing an advanced practice Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition is evident from the increasing prevalence of dietary-related chronic diseases. Graduates of the program will be rigorously trained to provide leadership in dietary prevention, intervention, and treatment of chronic disease at the individual and population level.
The DCN program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Students are also encouraged to obtain certifications as part of their studies, with consultation and approval from their advisor, and/or participate in study abroad opportunities to advance their professional development.
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Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Faculty
Andrea Arikawa, PhD, RDN, LD/N, FAND, Professor & Department Chair
Program Directors
Jamisha Leftwich, DCN, RDN, LD/N, CLC, FAND, Assistant Professor and Director of the Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Casey Colin, DCN, RDN, LDN, FAND, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Nutrition Programs
Jill Snyder, DCN, RDN, LD/N, Assistant Professor and Director of the MSDI & Distance Dietetic Internship Program
Kristin Berg, DCN, RDN, LD/N, Instructor and Director of the Dietetic Professional Studies Program Director
Jen Ross, DCN, RDN, LD/N, FAND, Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Program
Faculty
Lauren Butler, PhD, RDN, LD/N, Assistant Professor
Casey Colin, DCN, RDN, LD/N, Associate Professor
Claudia Rivero, DCN, MS, RDN, Instructor
Alireza Jahan-Mihan, PhD, RDN, Associate Professor
Corinne Labyak, PhD, RDN, Associate Professor
Jamisha Leftwich, DCN, RDN, LD/N, FAND, Assistant Professor
Jenifer Ross, DCN, RDN, LD/N, FAND, Associate Professor
Jill Snyder, DCN, RDN, LDN, Assistant Professor
Zhiping Yu, PhD, RDN, LD/N, FAND, Associate Professor