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Dietetics

Dietetics Major

There are two options within the Dietetics major: (a) Dietitian Education Program and (b) Didactic Program. Both programs include all didactic courses required to be accredited by the The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Only graduates of ACEND-accredited programs are eligible to take the exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).

Students with a major in Dietetics are employed in many settings such as hospitals, clinics, community health programs, businesses, industries, school food services, and as consultants in homes for the elderly and other service institutions. Research and development opportunities are available in industry, government, and universities; in regulation of food quality through government agencies; and within companies as communication specialists.

Note: Transfer credits in dietetics or food and nutrition from other institutions must have grades of 'C' or better to be accepted for the Dietetics program at NDSU.

Dietitian Education Program (DEP) Option

This option prepares professional dietetic practitioners for work in entry-level positions in hospitals, nursing homes, out-patient clinics, businesses, and community agencies. Students in the Dietitian Education Program will complete 1,200 supervised practice hours as part of the undergraduate curriculum allowing them to take the registration examination upon graduation. The Dietitian Education Program has a gerontology concentration to train students on the health concerns of the aging population.

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Option

This option meets the requirements for entrance into an accredited dietetic internship and prepares graduates for internships in hospitals, as well as in health care related organizations. After earning the BS in dietetics, graduates will need to complete the 1200 supervised practice hours (internship) in order to be eligible to take the registration exam for dietitians.

Acceptance into either Dietetics program is competitive and enrollment is limited. Students who have completed the prerequisite courses apply for admission in February. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredits both program options.

Major Requirements

Major: Dietetics
Option: Dietitian Education Program with Gerontology Concentration (DEP)

Option: Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

Degree Type: B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 122

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A dynamic list of approved general education courses offered by term is available on the NDSU General Education Requirements website.
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, if applicable.
First Year Experience (F)1
Skills For Academic Success (Also offered with the following prefixes: ABEN, AGRI, BUSN, HD&E, ME, NURS, PHRM)
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits40

Major Requirements

A grade of "C" or better is required in all HNES prefix courses.

Dietetics Core Requirements
ANTH 111Introduction to Anthropology (May satisfy general education category B and D)3
BIOC 260Elements of Biochemistry4
BIOL 220Human Anatomy and Physiology I (May satisfy general education category S)3
BIOL 221Human Anatomy and Physiology II3
CHEM 117
117L
Chemical Concepts and Applications
and Chem Concepts and Applications Lab (May satisfy general education category S)
4
ECON 105Elements of Economics (May satisfy general education category B and G)3
HNES 141Food Sanitation1
HNES 250Nutrition Science (May satisfy general education category W)3
HNES 251Nutrition, Growth and Development3
HNES 260Athletic Training Medical Terminology1
HNES 261
261L
Food Selection and Preparation Principles
and Food Selection and Preparation Principles Laboratory
5
HNES 291Seminar1
HNES 351Metabolic Basis of Nutrition4
HNES 354Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy4
HNES 361
361L
Foodservice Systems Management I
and Foodservice Systems Management I Laboratory
6
HNES 442
442L
Community Health and Nutrition Education
and Community Health and Nutrition Laboratory
5
HNES 452Nutrition,Health and Aging3
HNES 458Advanced Medical Nutrtion Therapy4
HNES 460Foodservice Systems Management II3
MATH 103College Algebra3
or MATH 104 Finite Mathematics
MICR 202
202L
Introductory Microbiology
and Introductory Microbiology Lab (May satisfy general education category S)
3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)3
PSYC 211Introduction To Behavior Modification3
or PSYC 280 Introduction to Health Psychology
STAT 330Introductory Statistics (May satisfy general education category R)3
Select one of the following Dietetics Options listed below to complete the major: 5-23
Dietitian Education Program (DEP) - 23 credits
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) - 5 credits
Total Credits83-84
Dietitian Education Program (DEP)
HNES 354LIntroduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory2
HNES 458LAdvanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory3
HNES 460LFoodservice Systems Management II Laboratory3
HNES 480Dietetics Practicum (Capstone Experience)12
HNES 400Interprofessional Health Care Practice3
Total Credits23
Didatic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
HNES 481Dietetics: Capstone Course for DPD1
HNES 491Seminar1
HNES 400Interprofessional Health Care Practice3
Total Credits5

Degree Requirements and Notes

  • A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for transfer courses in dietetics and food and nutrition.
  • Minimum GPA requirements must be met (3.0 overall and 2.75 in sciences including BIOL 220, BIOL 221, CHEM 117/L, BIOC 260, HNES 250, and MICR 202/L)
  • A grade of 'C' or better is required for all required science courses (BIOL 220, BIOL 221, CHEM 117/L, BIOC 260, MICR 202/L)
  • A grade of 'B' or better is required for HNES 250 - Nutrition Science
  • SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology and a cultural diversity may be substituted for ANTH 111 Introduction to Anthropology.

Plan of Study

The following combinations of courses are suggested semester schedules that allow the student to complete his/her major/option degree program in a four-year span. The arrangement of courses is based on which semester the course is offered, the classification and the prerequisites or co-requisites required for successful completion of the course. The Plan of Study should be used with the curriculum guide. Remember, this only a guide and circumstances may change the plan.

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 111*3Humanities3
CHEM 1173ECON 1053
CHEM 117L1ENGL 1203
ENGL 110 (Includes ENGL 100 lab for 1 credit or placement)3HNES 1411
HD&E 1891MICR 2022
MATH 103 or 104**3MICR 202L1
 PSYC 1113
 14 16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2203Applications are due for the DEP and DPD program on February 1. 
COMM 1103BIOC 2604
HNES 2503BIOL 2213
HNES 2911HNES 2513
Humanities3PSYC 211 or 2803
Elective3STAT 3303
 16 16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNES 2613HNES 2601
HNES 261L2HNES 3544
HNES 3514HNES 354L2
HNES 4423HNES 3613
HNES 442L2HNES 361L3
HNES 4523HNES 4003
 17 16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Upper Division Writing***3HNES 48012
HNES 4584 
HNES 4603 
HNES 460L3 
HNES 458L3 
 16 12
Total Credits: 123

Plan of Study

The following combinations of courses are suggested semester schedules that allow the student to complete his/her major/option degree program in a four-year span. The arrangement of courses is based on which semester the course is offered, the classification and the prerequisites or co-requisites required for successful completion of the course. The Plan of Study should be used with the curriculum guide. Remember, this only a guide and circumstances may change the plan.

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 111*3Humanities3
CHEM 1173ECON 1053
CHEM 117L1ENGL 1203
ENGL 110 (Includes ENGL 100 lab for 1 credit or placement)3HNES 1411
HD&E 1891MICR 2022
MATH 103 or 104**3MICR 202L1
 PSYC 1113
 14 16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2203Applications are due for the DEP and DPD program on February 1. 
COMM 1103BIOC 2604
HNES 2503BIOL 2213
HNES 2911HNES 2513
Humanities3PSYC 211 or 2803
Elective3STAT 3303
 16 16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNES 2613HNES 2601
HNES 261L2HNES 3544
HNES 3514HNES 3613
HNES 4423HNES 361L3
HNES 442L2HNES 4003
HNES 4523 
 17 14
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Upper Division Writing***3HNES 4811
HNES 4584Elective14
HNES 4603 
HNES 4911 
Elective3 
 14 15
Total Credits: 122