Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - B.S.
The Dietetics and Applied Nutrition bachelor of science degree program is an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). This program prepares students for entry into a variety of positions in the fields of clinical, community, food service and health promotion, often as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN).
The program prepares students to be able to translate the scientific literature when problem solving around food production, nutritional counseling on healthy eating practices, and managing diverse populations. This is done through a combination of traditional academic means, as well as with Johnson & Wales’ unique culinary nutrition, experience-based cooking labs. Students develop nutrition care plans and learn nutritional diagnostic skills, as well as refine sensory evaluation techniques.
Graduates of the Dietetics and Applied Nutrition program are prepared to work in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities and health clinics, as well as in nontraditional industries such as food product research and development, school food service, sports nutrition with collegiate and professional teams, recipe testing, food writing and the private chef industry.
Following the completion of the bachelor’s degree program and the receipt of a DPD verification statement, students are qualified to apply to a supervised dietetic internship program and then sit for the national exam to become a registered dietitian (RD) in the United States.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Integrate scientific information and research into scientific and evidenced based practice.
- Demonstrate the beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for a professional level of practice.
- Perform customer services including the development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations.
- Apply the strategic principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations.
The Dietetics and Applied Nutrition degree is accredited by
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition (ACEND)
of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600, ext. 5400
ACEND provides standards of education meeting required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree. Such a program is called a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The Dietetics and Applied Nutrition degree program meets those standards.
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Foundation Courses | ||
| Choose Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts Foundation | 12 | |
| Culinary | ||
| Introduction to Culinary Skills and Techniques | ||
| Breakfast & Lunch Cafe | ||
| Elements of a la Minute Cooking | ||
| Contemporary Cooking & Leadership Functions | ||
| Baking & Pastry (18 credits) * | ||
| Foundations of Baking and Pastry | ||
| Principles of Cake Production and Design | ||
| Plated Desserts | ||
| Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie I | ||
| Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie II | ||
| Chocolate, Confections & Mignardise | ||
| Major Courses | ||
| CULN2020 | Applied Culinary Nutrition | 3 |
| CULN2230 | Designing Healthy Desserts ** | 3 |
| or BPA2720 | Artisan Cafe | |
| CULN3155 | Vegetarian Cuisine | 3 |
| CULN4165 | Therapeutic Cuisine | 3 |
| CULS2210 | Food Science | 3 |
| DIET2070 | Lifespan Nutrition | 3 |
| DIET3030 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 |
| DIET3080 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| DIET4030 | Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| DIET4630 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| BIO1011 | General Biology - Cellular | 3 |
| BIO1016 | General Biology Laboratory - Cellular | 1 |
| BIO2041 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO2046 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO2201 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO2206 | General Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| CHM1000 | Foundations in Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM1006 | Foundations in Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CULN1010 | An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition | 1 |
| ENG2010 | Introduction to Technical Communication | 3 |
| FSM1165 | The Food Safety Manager | 1 |
| FSM2045 | Introduction to Menu Planning and Cost Controls | 3 |
| FSM2210 | Operational Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 6 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| A Multicultural History of America | ||
One course from ART, HUM, LIT, PHIL or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Science | 3 | |
| Nutrition | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
One course from ANTH, ECON, GEND, LEAD, PSCI, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Free Electives #,* | ||
| 12 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 124.0 | |
| * | Students choosing Baking & Pastry Arts Foundation courses use 6 credits of free electives toward the baking lab requirements. |
| ** | Baking & Pastry students must take BPA2720 Artisan Cafe. |
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, Directed Experiential Education courses and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000 level courses
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