BSc. Nutrition and Food Science - Dietetics

MTSU's degree in nutrition and dietetics is offered as the Dietetics Concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science through the College of Behavioral and Health Science. The Dietetics Concentration is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, the first step required to become a Registered Dietitian. MTSU’s DPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600, ext. 5400. Everyone must eat, but does everyone know the most cost-effective, tasty, and healthy way to do so? The Nutrition and Food Science major in MTSU's Department of Human Sciences trains students to apply the science of human nutrition and the art and skills of food preparation to improve the health of their clients. Students who wish to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) must complete a four-step process including: Completion of an ACEND accredited dietetic internship program. Effective 1/1/2024, a Master's degree will be required to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration RDN credentialing exam. The graduate program is often offered congruently with the dietetic internship.

Career Path

The major in Nutrition and Food Science offers preparation for careers in community nutrition services; county, state, and federal health departments; food processing; food marketing; and quality control. Examples include: Catering manager, Extension Agent, Food researcher, Food-service manager (schools, hospitals, residential care facilities, prisons, etc, Production manager, Public nutrition educator, Purchasing manager, Quality assurance specialist, Restaurant manager and/or owner, Sales representative, School nutrition director.