B. S. in Human Nutrition and Foods
(ADA Accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics)

The University of Houston is currently approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 (Phone: 800/877-1600). Upon completion of this degree, also called the Didactic Program in Dietetics, students are eligible to apply for entry into a supervised practice program which will make them eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians. At the undergraduate level, this degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills essential for competent entry-level dietetics practice.

Supervised practice programs, which include dietetic internships and approved pre-professional practice programs, are available across the United States. Completion of one of these programs is required to become eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians. To become an Registered Dietitician(RD), students must:

• Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Foods which includes a Didactic Program in Dietetics. At that time, students are provided with a verification statement that allows them to apply for entry into a supervised practice program.

• Successfully complete an ADA approved/accredited supervised practice program (dietetic internship).

• Pass the Registration Exam for Dietitians.

Students may not apply for entry into a dietetic internship until the Didactic Program in Dietetics has been successfully completed. Likewise, students are not eligible to sit for the registration exam until they have successfully completed their supervised practice program

Mission

The mission of the Human Nutrition and Foods Program is to:

• Provide high-quality nutrition education and skills necessary to become well-rounded professionals in nutrition and related fields

• Promote an intellectually and culturally diverse educational and research environment

• Serve the community by engaging students in nutrition related activities and increasing the awareness of community issues at the local, state and national level
  

Program Goals

• The program will prepare graduates to be competent for entry into supervised practice or other post-graduate programs through high-quality educational offerings.

• The program will attract and retain well-qualified candidates

• The program will promote diversity in the field of dietetics.