Applicant Qualifications
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Must have a Bachelor's degree from a Didactic Program in dietetics or foods and nutrition accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
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Meet all dietetic internship eligibility requirements.
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Minimum grade point average 2.5.
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Must have earned a grade of "C" or better in science and nutrition courses.
Prerequisite Requirements
| Lower division courses |
Credit Hours |
| General Chemistry with Lab |
4 |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab |
4 |
| Human Physiology (all body systems) |
4 |
| Microbiology |
3 |
| Nutrition |
3 |
| Introduction to Computer |
2 |
| Psychology |
3 |
| Sociology/Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| |
26 |
| Upper division courses - UT Southwestern course equivalents |
|
| Biochemistry |
3 |
| Medical Terminology |
1 |
| Principles of Management |
3 |
| Nutrition in Human Metabolism (Advanced Nutrition) |
3 |
| Food Science |
3 |
| Statistics |
3 |
| |
16 |