Dietician/Nutritionist
Job Summary
Dietitians and Nutritionists plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help promote health and control disease. They may supervise meal preparation, oversee the serving of meals, or advise individuals on dietary practices.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
Internship/residency
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Dietician / Nutritionist | Bachelor of Science (BS) Nutrition, Bachelor of Science (BS) Dietetics | University of Rhode Island | $63,520.00 | 4 years | Days/ evenings | 120 credits | Y | in-person/online | Kingston, RI | High School Diploma | There are two options in this major: Nutrition and Dietetics. Drawing on chemistry, biochemistry and physiology, the Nutrition option focuses on the body's requirements for nutrients throughout life, and the effects of inadequate intakes on health and well-being. Nutritionists also study social, economic, cultural, and psychological implications of food and eating. Three tracks include Nutrition Science, Health Promotion, or Foods. The Dietetics option is for those planning to become a Registered Dietitian and is the application of knowledge about food and nutrition to help people achieve and maintain health. | https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/nutrition-dietetics-b-s/ | nfsdepartmentchair@uri.edu | |
| Dietician / Nutritionist | Master of Science (MS) Dietetics | University of Rhode Island | $28,165.00 | 1 year | Days/ Evenings | 51 credits | Y | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | Bachelor's degree, undergradutae GPA of 3.0 | URI-Sodexo is offering a new integrated Futrure Education Model Graduate Program that was recently approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The program meets the 2024 Commission on Dietetic Registration master;s degree entry-level RDN requirement. Upon graduation, candidates will be eligible to complete the RDN exam. | https://web.uri.edu/nfs/academics/m-s-dietetics/ | chelsea_warrell@uri.edu | |
| Dietician / Nutritionist | Master of Science (MS) Nutrition and Food Sciences | University of Rhode Island | $28,908.00 | 2 - 3 years | Days/ Evenings | 30 credits | Y, internship | in-person | Kingston, RI | Bachelor's degree; One semester each of Biochemistry, Anatomy or Biology, Human Physiology, Nutrition, Statistics, Advanced nutrition (with a biochemistry prerequisite), Advance statistics (with a math prerequisite) | The 2-year MS in Nutrition is designed to teach students to critically analyze, communicate and disseminate current and emerging nutritional science to the public, the scientific community, and other stakeholders. Our training will prepare you for leadership positions in a variety of diverse settings including health care, industry, and government. Graduates are also prepared for advanced doctoral study. | https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/nutrition-food-sciences-m-s/ | nfsdepartmentchair@uri.edu | |
| Dietitian / Nutritionist | Bachelor of Science (BS) Dietetics and Applied Nutrition | Johnson & Wales University | $ 39,792 per year | 4 years | 121 credits | N | In-person | Providence, RI | H.S. diploma (for direct admission from H.S: 3.0/4.0 GPA, “B” or better in level 3 science and math) | 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). 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. |
https://catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy/college-health-wellness/dieteti… | Kara.Cucinotta@jwu.edu | ||
| Dietitian / Nutritionist | Master of Science (MS) Nutrition | Johnson & Wales University | $25,260 total | 2 years | - | 30 credits | N | online | Providence, RI | undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics or a related field | **This program is not an ACEND-accredited program and does NOT provide the required supervised practice** Designed for professionals who have a fundamental education and understanding of nutrition, this 100 percent online graduate degree program will give you the insights and tools you need to advance your career in a number of industries. From careers in athletics to corporate enterprises to clinical settings, your nutritional and dietetic expertise will be called upon to help others be their best selves even as it propels your career forward. |
https://catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy/college-health-wellness/nutriti… | Kathy.Wright@jwu.edu |