Career Opportunities • /pharmaceutical/pharmacy • Sports Delaware State University • Community nutritionist • Public nutritionist Department of • service director • Clinical dietitian • Weight management specialist Human Ecology • Teaching/Cooperative Extension • Research & development of functional • Consulting dietitian/sales • Nutrigenomics & biotechnology Food and Career Advantages • Job Security Nutritional Science • Growth Area • Competitive Salaries (range: 40-50k) Program Admission Students interested in attending Delaware State University should request an application online at www.desu.edu, or by contacting: Delaware State University Office of Admissions 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 Phone: 302-857-6351 [email protected] Contacts For additional information on Food & Nutritional Science programs visit www.desu.edu/cars, or contact: Dr. Dyremple Marsh, Dean (302) 857-6400 Dr. Samuel Besong, Chairperson Department of Human Ecology 302-857-6440; [email protected] Ms. Ahira Y. Smith Director of Academic Advisement (302) 857-6473; [email protected] Alex D. Meredith, Recruiter 302-857-6410; [email protected] 9003116

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media. Department of Human Ecology Nutrition education is a cornerstone of good health A Program for Future Healthcare Professionals Curriculum Experiential Learning The program integrates research and field experience with Opportunities

instruction to prepare quality graduates for careers in all • Work experiences with Health healthcare fields and institutional food service management. care centers and community nutrition centers Courses are sequenced to build on foundational knowledge and skills developed at each educational level. The program • Field trips to Federal research laboratories such as USDA-ARS monitors students’ progress every semester and throughout • Internships with Federal agencies the length of the program. A Baccalaureate degree is con- such as USDA, FDA and NIH ferred upon completion of a minimum of 125 hours of course • International experience through work. study abroad program The FNS curriculum is designed to provide foundational Food and Nutritional Science knowledge, skills and competencies for dietetic practice. The The Food and Nutritional Science program offers an curriculum offers: Research Opportunities option in Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) to provide 1. Food and food systems foundation courses: Principles students with the knowledge and skills required for the and Analysis of food Preparation, Quantity Food System practice of dietetics. The Didactic Program in Dietetics Management and Institutional Food Service fulfills the academic requirement set by the Accreditation 2. Physical and biological science foundation courses: Organic Chemistry, Nutritional , Physiology, Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Microbiology, Statistics, Metabolism, and Nutri- for students pursuing the Registered Dietician (RD) tion Through the Lifespan credential. 3. Behavioral and social science foundation courses: Nutri- tion Education & Counseling, Introduction to Psychology The program also prepares students for graduate studies or Introduction to Sociology, and Macroeconomics in nutritional sciences, public health, preventive medicine, pre-dental and medical schools, clinical pharmacy and sport Students are encouraged to continue in the DPD Students gain hands-on Lab experience with research scien- nutrition. The program promotes diversity by recruiting program by achieving: tists in the or or Nutrition students from under-represented groups and international- 1. GPA of 3.0 or above throughout the course of studies Labs. ly to meet its global commitment. Undergraduate course 2. Minimum grade of “C” is required in all supporting and core coursework delivery methods incorporate emerging technologies and Facilities advanced teaching tools to enhance graduates’ reading, A Verification Statement will be issued to students upon The Department is equipped with a writing, speaking, computer competency, critical thinking completion of the DPD coursework requirements with a Food laboratory, nutrient analysis and and problem solving skills. minimum GPA of 3.0. sensory evaluation, computer room, Food Microbiology Lab and Food To become a Registered Dietician students must: Chemistry Lab. The Food and Nutritional Science program 1. Successfully Complete a baccalaureate degree in FNS has the following emphasis areas: with concentration in Dietetics • Food and Nutritional Science 2. Complete a supervised practice dietetic internship Academic Enhancement Services • Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) 3. Pass the National Registration Examination administered • Advisement Center by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the • Minor in Food and Nutrition • Writing Center Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics • Tutorial Services 4. Apply for state license as a L.D.N. (Some states require addi- • Field Trips to Dietetic Internship Open House tional licensure)

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