BS Foods and Nutrition
Foods and nutrition students study the science behind nutrition and how nutrition impacts the human body. Faculty teach students how to modify and assess individualized nutrition plans such as meal plans, and nutrition counseling as it relates to human behavior, food science, food preparation and food service management. There are two tracks for this program. One provides education for those seeking the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential, and the other will offer a degree in foods and nutrition for students who do not wish to seek the Registered Dietitian credential. At Northwest, becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a four-step program. Step 1: Undergraduate degree Complete the requirements to be in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and receive your undergraduate degree. Step 2: Dietetic internship Complete the requirements to participate in the dietetic internship . Step 3: Master's degree Northwest offers an M.S. in nutrition . Step 4: RDN Exam Completing these steps through Northwest's offerings enables one to sit for the examination leading to registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) status. Step 5: Licensure and Continuing Education Many states require licensure to practice as a RD/RDN. Check out your state’s licensing regulations . To maintain the RD/RDN credential you are required to complete 75 hours of continuing education every five years. Learn more about registration maintenance. Did you know? This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Are you a transfer student working on a vocational or technical Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited community college? A Bachelor of Applied Science with an emphasis in food service is available! You may also minor in food service or nutrition . These programs are designed for students interested in restaurant food service or business management. A minor in food service requires the completion of 24 credit hours. A minor in nutrition requires 23 to 24 credit hours and is perfect for students interested in nutrition and food science.