Program Description

B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics

The University of New Haven program in nutrition and dietetics is designed for students seeking careers as nutritionists or registered dietitians (R.D.). The program includes courses in management, food, and clinical studies and is accredited 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. Students earning credits toward a dietetics degree may apply for associate membership in the American Dietetic Association. 

Graduates of our program provide food and nutrition services in private practices, and leading at health care facilities such as teaching hospitals. They also work with community nutrition programs, child care centers, school lunch programs, nutrition teachers, corporate food companies, physicians' offices, and specialized programs for eating behavior and weight control. 

A student who has earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree in another discipline can apply credits toward a nutrition and dietetics degree. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a health science, business, or food service field may be eligible to receive a verification statement authorizing entry into a supervised practice program once they have completed the required dietetics courses during three or four semesters of undergraduate study.

The nutrition and dietetics undergraduate program is part of the growing Division of Health Professions in the College of Arts and Sciences, so that students may coordinate studies with the master of science program in human nutrition.

Steps Toward Becoming a Nutritional Professional

• Complete an undergraduate degree or required nutrition coursework from a program approved or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. While completing course work, students determine if they would like to continue their studies to become a registered dietitian (R.D.).
• Students who decide to become R.D.s, must apply to a supervised practice program during their final year of undergraduate study. Supervised practice programs, including dietetic internships, are available for application throughout the country and are offered by health care facilities, corporate food service companies, universities and the armed services. The Program Director of the undergraduate program will assist students with the application and computer matching process.
• Once the supervised practice experience is completed, students sit for the exam (administered nationally) to become a registered dietitian. This R.D. credential is recognized throughout the United States.

To learn more about becoming a registered dietitian, visit the website of the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org.

B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics
Students completing a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and dietetics must complete the newly revised curriculum, which requires a minimum of 123 credits, including the University core curriculum:

Core Curriculum

Transfer students may apply college credits toward nutrition and dietetics requirements. Students wishing to receive a transfer evaluation must complete the undergraduate application process.

The nutrition and dietetics program includes the following courses:

Required Courses