Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Program Description

The first step to becoming a registered dietitian is a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics at UW-Stout! Their faculty of experienced registered dietitians will prepare students for the second and third steps: an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited internship and passing the National Registration Examination for Dietitians.

UW-Stout's dietetics program challenges students with experiential learning in the classroom and 320 hours of field experience. Their students graduate with skills and knowledge in:

• Clinical and community nutrition
• Food science and production
• Lifespan and sports nutrition
• Nutrition counseling and education
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Advance physiology and behavior
• Food service administration

UW-Stout's graduates work as professional dietitians and practitioners in health sciences, sports, food industry, and foodservice areas of nutrition at hospitals, community agencies, and various government and private organizations.

Successful completion of this undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics will result in receipt of a verification statement if all verification criteria are met, and eligibility to apply to an accredited dietetic internship in pursuit of becoming a registered dietitian. Dietitians who are employed in the state of Wisconsin are also eligible to become a Certified Dietitian (CD) under current state licensure.

Dietitians have become an integral part of the wellness movement as people become more conscious of diet and exercise. Students that enjoy working with people and are interested in sciences and food, may find a home in the field of dietetics. UW-Stout’s program prepares students to meet the challenges of this growing field.