Requirements for a Major or Minor in Nutrition and Dietetics


Programs offered
• Major in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (64 credits)
• Minor in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (20 credits)

Faculty
Betty J. Larson, chair
Linda James
Ellen Lutgen

Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
(Didactic Program in Dietetics)
The mission of the food/nutrition/dietetics program is to provide an educational environment consistent with the mission of Concordia College that will facilitate development of future professionals in careers related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The program seeks to:
• prepare graduates for a practice experience in a dietetic internship
• prepare graduates for participation in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• prepare graduates with experiences of a diverse and comprehensive nature to meet the knowledge requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Student-Learning Outcomes
• Students will use oral and written communication skills along with appropriate technology to effectively convey nutrition information to both professional and lay audiences.
• Students will be able to analyze and interpret data relevant to dietetics practice.
• Students will be able to perform nutritional assessment and develop appropriate care plans for individuals across the lifespan and for diverse health conditions.
• Students will be able to apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the function of the food service system.
• Students will be able to describe laws, regulations and policies that impact both food service and community health.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Concordia College is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education In Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040. After graduation, food/nutrition/dietetics majors may enter dietetic internships, graduate school or employment in the food industry. Those completing a dietetic internship are eligible to write the examination to become a registered dietitian.

Food/nutrition/dietetics majors who plan to apply for a dietetic internship upon graduation to become a registered dietitian are required to obtain a verification statement. In order to obtain the verification statement, students must have applied to DPD, been accepted into the program and meet the graduation requirements. Acceptance into a dietetic internship after graduation is very competitive. Successful completion of a DPD and obtaining a verificaion statement does not guarantee acceptance into a dietetic internship. Students must submit their applications for admission into the DPD following completion of FND 112, FND 321, BIOL 121, CHEM 111-142, or earlier with permission of department chair.

The application process requires:
1. Successful completion of FND 112, BIOL 121, CHEM 111, CHEM 142 with a grade of C or better
2. Completion of the application form – available on our website at www.ConcordiaCollege.edu/nutrition and then click the dietetics handbook link
3. Completion of all required natural science courses within the past five years
4. Submission of official transcripts from all colleges attended, a résumé, and a one-page written personal statement describing career goals
5. Students not selected may submit one additional application
6. Application materials should be collected into one large folder and left in the department office (Jones 316).

Selection will be based on:
1. Students with a GPA of 2.8 or above
2. Fulfillment of specific requirements does not ensure admission into the program
3. Students not selected for the DPD continue as food/nutrition/dietetics majors to pursue graduate school or employment in food/nutrition/dietetics related careers. However, students not accepted into the DPD will not be eligible for a verification statement to enter a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian.

Major in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
The requirements for a major in food/nutrition/dietetics are 64 credits:
• FND 112 – Food Science, 4 credits
• FND 239 – Nutrition for the Lifecycle, 4 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 346 – Quantity Food Production, 2 credits
• FND 360 – Advanced Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 362 – Medical Nutrition Therapy, 4 credits
• FND 424 – Clinical Experience, 2 credits
• FND 425 – Current Issues in Food and Nutrition, 2 credits
• FND 426 – Community Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 446 – Institutional Management, 4 credits
• BIOL 121 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
• BIOL 207 – Fundamental Microbiology, 4 credits
• BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
• PSYC 111 – Introductory Psychology, 4 credits
• 4 credits from the following:
– ECON 274 – Statistics for Business and Economics, 4 credits
– MATH 205 – Introduction to Statistics, 4 credits
– PSYC 230 – Statistics and Psychological Measurement, 4 credits
– SOC 228 – Research Methods and Statistics, 4 credits
• CHEM 111 – Survey of General Chemistry, 4 credits OR
CHEM 127 – General Chemistry I, 4 credits
• CHEM 142 – Survey of Organic and Biochemistry, 4 credits OR
CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 341-342 – Organic Chemistry I and II
• One of the following:
– BUS 307 – U.S. Healthcare Delivery, 4 credits
– BUS 323 – Healthcare and Medical Needs, 2 credits
– BUS 339N – Principles of Management, 4 credits
– BUS 376 – Public Health, 2 credits
– BUS 377 – Healthcare Law, 2 credits

Minor in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
The requirements for a minor in food/nutrition/dietetics are 20 credits from the following:
• FND 112 – Food Science, 4 credits
• FND 114 – Food Safety, 4 credits
• FND 239 – Nutrition for the Lifecycle, 4 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 346 – Quantity Food Production, 2 credits
• FND 360 – Advanced Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 362 – Medical Nutrition Therapy, 4 credits
• FND 390 – Cooperative Education, 2 to 8 credits
• FND 424 – Clinical Experience, 2 credits
• FND 425 – Current Issues in Food and Nutrition, 2 credits
• FND 426 – Community Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 446 – Institutional Management, 4 credits
• FND 250 – Pre-May Seminar
• FND 300 – May Seminar
• FND 380 – Special Topics, when appropriate, may also be counted toward this minor.