Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition

Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition combines clinical evaluation, community concerns, and food service management into a profession long valued for its service to individuals and the community at large and focused on proper nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is unique since the didactic instruction is integrated with the supervised practice.  Following graduation, students are eligible to take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam to become licensed and begin practicing as a dietitian in a variety of settings.

The Keiser University Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition is currently granted candidacy for accreditation by ACEND, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040 ext 5400. Students enrolled after candidacy is granted will be considered graduates of an accredited program on successful completion of the program.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

• Prepare graduates for careers in dietetics and nutrition.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate a highly motivated and diverse population of students.
• Instill graduates with a commitment of service to the community.

Prerequisite for Major Courses:

• Background check and drug screening when applicable.
• Minimum grade of “C” for general education courses. 
• Successful completion of BSC2085C, BSC2086C, MCB 2000C, STA 2023, CHM 1046, BSC 1010, HUN 2201C, BCH 1020C, PSY 1012 or SYG 1000 and ECO 2031 or ECO 1023 are prerequisites for all major courses.
• Minimum cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, students must earn 135.0 credit hours.  Program requirements are as follows:

General Education Courses (51.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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