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The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Tennessee at Martin is to prepare graduates for their dietetic internships, the Registration Examination for Dietitians, and career practice in a dietetics-related field. Grounded in adult education theory, the science-based curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, team work, and authentic application of information. Graduates will acquire the skills necessary for both dietetics-related professional practice and lifelong learning.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
(312) 899-0040 ext. 5400
www.eatright.org/acend
Conferment of a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), dietetics concentration requires successful completion of 120 credit hours. The following categories contribute to the 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation:
| General Education Component |
53 credit hours |
| FCS Core Curriculum |
16 credit hours |
| Dietetics Core Curriculum |
28 credit hours |
| Business Component |
9 credit hours |
| Professional Development Courses |
9 credit hours |
| Elective Courses |
6 credit hours |
View UTM Catalog
Graduates of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Tennessee at Martin receive Verification Statements from the program director, establishing eligibility for a Dietetic Internship. Successful completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship is required to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians, which is administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR).
Clinical Dietitian
Administrative Dietitian
Nutritionist
Food Service Director
Food Research Specialist
Consultant
Nutrition Columnist
Sales and Marketing Representative
Kathy Stanczyk, M.S., R.D.
Didactic Program Director
340 Gooch Hall
Martin, TN 38238
Phone: (731) 881-7100
Fax: (731) 881-7106 |
Careers in Dietetics