背景信息
NDSU has a long-standing history in food and nutrition. 自1925年以来, NDSU has educated nutrition experts who are active nationwide in the profession of nutrition and dietetics and leaders in professional organizations.
程序信息
NDSU offers two tracks for those interested in studying nutrition science. The first is an accredited BS/MS Accelerated Coordinated Program in 营养科学 and Dietetics (CPD) to become a Registered Dietitian 营养ist (RDN). An RDN is a nutrition expert and is a nationally recognized credential that is required for most employment in the healthcare industry and preferred for many other employment opportunities in the area of food and nutrition. The BS/MS Accelerated Coordinated Program in 营养科学 and Dietetics combines the required 1,000 hours of supervised practice with a Bachelor of Science in 营养科学 and Master of Science in Exercise Science and 营养. Students graduate at the end of five years with the necessary preparation to take the Commission on Dietetic registration exam to become an RDN. 请参阅 CPD网站 了解更多信息.
The second track is a four-year BS in 营养科学. This is a non-accredited program that provides students a background in nutrition but also serves as a pathway for advanced degrees in other health professions such as Pre-Physician Assistant, 体育教练, or Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN to become a licensed Registered Nurse. This degree path allows flexibility in courses to ensure students are able to meet prerequisite course requirements for other degrees they may pursue in the future.
职业发展机会
Dietitians are employed in facilities such as 医院, 诊所和长期护理, providing nutrition therapy as well as foodservice administration. Dietitians work in various fields including high school, 大学, 职业体育, 在商业领域担任销售或教育专业人员, 适用于商业和政府机构, or in community or clinical settings and public health. Some registered dietitian nutritionists work for food commodity groups such as the Dairy Council or Wheat Commission. 营养师通过教授营养学来从事教育工作, 高校营养与餐饮服务管理, 大学, 医学院和公立学校系统. 在社区环境中, dietitians provide counseling and nutritional services for city and county health departments, 美国老年人喂养计划, 儿童保育中心, 学校餐饮服务项目, 在零售环境中，比如杂货店. 营养师也在健康中心工作, 医院, and consulting positions as part of the health promotion team.
The practice of dietetics is continuously changing as more research is conducted on foods and on the role of food in human health. 许多营养师在医院工作, either in clinical management or nutrition therapy as clinical dietitians. Clinical dietitians who work in nutrition therapy assess the nutritional needs of patients, 计划菜单, recommend or prescribe diets and nutritional support for patients, consult with physicians and direct educational programs on nutrition and special diets. They are members of the interdisciplinary team both in healthcare and wellness facilities.
职业前景
Placement surveys conducted in the Department of Health, 营养, and Exercise Sciences at NDSU show that more than 90 percent of graduates from the Coordinated Program in 营养科学 and Dietetics are employed or enrolled in graduate training within 12 months of graduation. 在最近的研究中, it was projected there will be a continued demand for dietitians in both traditional and nontraditional areas for years to come. During 大学, many opportunities are available for students to obtain experience in the field. Some of those opportunities are offered through multiple healthcare facilities such as acute care 医院 and nursing homes, 在各种场所提供餐饮服务, 公共卫生服务.
学术深思熟虑
卫生署, 营养, and Exercise Sciences prides itself on giving individual attention and advisement to each student. A faculty advisor is assigned to each nutrition science major. The academic advisor helps students set goals for their 大学 work, helps them choose courses and encourages them to seek community work experience during their 大学 career. 除了学术顾问, each incoming freshman and transfer student is assigned a student advisor to help with routine questions and to give assistance in adjusting to 大学 life.
高中准备
Students interested in nutrition science should have a background in the natural sciences and mathematics. 较强的沟通能力, 口头和书面, is an advantage to students considering nutrition science.
奖学金
Numerous scholarships are available through the 大学 of Human Sciences and Education and the Academy of 营养 and Dietetics. 联系 the department 了解更多信息 or visit: http://1hqpr.elahomecollection.com/hse/student_resources/hde_scholarships/