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Food and Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics)
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Preparing Leaders & Educators in Food ServiceAt Tennessee State University, the foods and nutrition programs prepare students for careers as nutrition educators and credentialed dietitians who will provide leadership in the delivery of foodservice management and nutrition services for the people of Tennessee and around the globe. With a strong emphasis in community service, our students excel in providing services to the limited resource individual and family. Graduates may develop community programs to:
Pre-graduation ExperiencesMany opportunities are provided for students to gain experience in their profession before graduation. These experiences enable students to learn about cultures, and take on leadership roles before they enter the workforce. All of these experiences enhance learning and may provide an advantage in the job market. Nutrition as a ProfessionNutrition professionals translate the science of food and nutrition in order to enhance the well being of individuals and groups. Many of them work in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and extended care facilities. They may also be found working in community health settings such as:
Because so many people eat meals away from home, nutrition professionals and dietitians may also manage non-commercial and commercial foodservice operations where they apply nutrition knowledge and managerial skills in the delivery of meals to children and adults. Career opportunities also exist in diverse areas such as:
Nutritionists and dietitians work for food companies in research and development, as public information specialists for food commodity groups or as consultants in private practice serving rural hospitals and nursing homes. Program Brochure | Suggested Curriculum Map
Accreditation - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)We are pleased to announce that at the June 24-26, 2015 meeting, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Board voted to continue the accreditation status of Didactic Program in Dietetics at TSU through December 31, 2020. A maximum enrollment of 25 third-year, 20 fourth-year and 10 post-graduate students will be allowed. The DPD at TSU provides the necessary coursework to meet the academic requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Prospective students must meet admission requirements and must apply for admission to this program. Upon admission, all students are required to complete the coursework outlined on the curriculum map. When the majority of the coursework has been completed, and the student has maintained a minimum of a 2.75 GPA, the student is eligible to apply for a post-baccalaureate supervised practice experience, i.e. a dietetic internship or ISPP. Before entering an internship, students must receive a Verification Statement Form from the DPD Director. Criteria to receive the form include:
When the internship is successfully completed, the graduate is then qualified to sit for the National Registration Examination for Dietitians of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. They would then be able to use the designation RD after their name. COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Beginning Spring 2015, a comprehensive exam covering the knowledge requirements for students entering into a supervised practice program for dietetics will be administered as part of the requirements for passing the course NUFS 4530 Medical Nutrition Therapy. If a student does not pass the comprehensive exam they will not be able to pass NUFS 4530. Thus, they will not be able to receive verification that they have completed the requirements for entry into a post-baccalaureate supervised practice experience, i.e. internship or ISPP. However, they will be able to receive a diploma from Tennessee State University with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition if they have enough credit hours at the appropriate course levels from the other coursework they have completed. For More InformationFor more information about the dietetics program, contact Dr. Elyse Shearer.
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