Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and dietetics professionals are well-equipped to enter the health and wellness field.  Managing the delivery of food and providing healthy eating guidance to health professionals, athletes, private practice clients, chefs, food service managers, food scientists, and consumers of all ages are the essence of the dietetics field, offering exciting challenges for students to prepare themselves for varied and exciting career opportunities. 

Dietitian career opportunities and salaries are among the fastest growing in the country. The R.D., registered dietitian credential, is the only nationally recognized nutrition credential enabling graduates to practice the art and science of providing nutrition care throughout the United States.

Mission of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program

It is the mission of the nutrition and dietetics program to emphasize excellence in arts, sciences and professional preparation, and to prepare students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives as nutrition and dietetics professionals in a global society through experiential, collaborative and discovery-based learning.

Our goals include

• Providing individual advising and mentoring so that students complete their nutrition and dietetics program of study and are accepted into a supervised practice program, graduate study or employment in a field enhanced by food and nutrition expertise.
• Utilizing University facilities, resources, faculty and staff effectively to support the program and to provide foundation knowledge and skills for an undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Supporting learning opportunities that promote nutrition, wholesome food, wellness, and cultural competency in the community.

B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics

The University of New Haven’s bachelor of science program in nutrition and dietetics includes a strong foundation in the science of food and nutrition while emphasizing the importance of management and advanced practice. Courses include introductory and advanced nutrition, sports nutrition, the nutrition care process, nutrition through the life cycle, and community nutrition. Students gain experience in health and wellness facilities, food service operations, and community programs. The future registered dietitian will be a highly trained nutrition expert managing food and nutrition services, teaching in schools and industry, consulting with physicians and other health professionals or working in a fast-paced, specialized clinical nutrition, counseling or wellness environment.

Unique Features 

• We offer flexible course schedules for full-time and part-time students of all ages.
• Our focus on food and fitness includes opportunities to work with local high school as well as professional athletes.
• Our facilities include a food laboratory and demonstration area.
• Our computer laboratory is equipped with the latest nutrition analysis, recipe and fitness software.
• Students have access to a nutrition resources center and conference room.
• Small classes, individual attention and work experiences with industry leaders are part of our program.
• Our highly trained faculty have years of industry experience in clinical dietetics, food service management, private practice, and corporate consulting.
• Students are encouraged to participate in the Dietetics Club and are given student membership in the American Dietetic Association.

Why Study at UNH? 

• Dietetics classes are small, averaging 15 to 25 students.
• Students have a close mentoring relationship with faculty members who are devoted to teaching.
• Strong food and management.
• You'll have opportunities for paid or voluntary work experience in the industry.
• Our program provides an excellent background for internships and the Registered Dietitian exam.
• You'll receive preparation for employment in well-paid, career-oriented positions.

Real-Life Learning

Dietetics students have the ability to work for pay, work for credit, or volunteer outside school. Our students have gained valuable experience while completing their undergraduate education at the following locations:

• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Milford Hospital
• Yale University's Bright Bodies program (devoted to helping school-age children lose weight)
• Stamford Hospital
• University of Connecticut Health Center
• Bridgeport Hospital
• Midstate Medical Center
• Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehab Center
• Pomperaug Woods Nursing Home