Your career as a Registered Dietitian begins at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Are you considering a career in health care? Would you enjoy showing others how to manage or prevent illness through proper diet and nutrition? If so, then a career in dietetics could be right for you. A bachelor’s of science degree (B.S.) in dietetics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University can prepare you for a productive future as a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).

African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and other minorities are especially important in the field of dietetics, because these populations are oftentimes at higher risk for many diet-related diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and diseases of the heart and arteries. Registered Dietitians who are themselves minorities serve as respected and valued authorities on nutrition and diet for the communities they serve.

Status of the program:

The Nutrition and Dietetics program is currently granted Developmental Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). CADE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CADE contact information is:
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago , IL 60606
Tel: 312-899-0040 ext. 5400.
email: CADE@eatright.org

Mission:

Philosophically, the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics supports the mission of North Carolina A&T State University and the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The mission for the Nutrition/Dietetics program is to academically prepare and train students to become qualified nutritionists/dieticians, food service managers, and health care professionals who can provide high quality nutritional health care to diverse populations. Such professionals should have high ethical and professional standards and they should be equipped with technical knowledge and skills, which permit them to provide the best possible health care to their clientele. The professionals should keep current with the latest training and information in their profession.

What does an R.D. do?

Many diseases can be effectively managed through nutrition education and programs. Registered Dietitians work in hospitals and nursing care facilities, public health agencies, government and armed forces, schools, or food industries. They work one-on-one with clients to planhealthy eating. They manage food service departments, or plan menus for institutions. In some settings, they create and assess nutrition education programs. The skills and knowledge of today’s dietitians make them an integral part of the contemporary health care team.

Educational and Professional Requirements

Employment Opportunities

Curriculum

The dietetics curriculum at N.C. A&T is a balanced mix of courses in the life sciences, chemistry, humanities, social sciences, business and economics. Students in this program also learn to be effective communicators through courses in spoken and written expression.

Those wishing to earn an R.D. certification following graduation from the Dietetics Program must complete a 900-hour professional internship, which can be completed full time, or part time. Passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians is also a requirement for certification.

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What you will find at N.C. A&T?

• Small classes – Small class sizes provide a nurturing, close-knit environment, where high standards are expected and achievable.
• Aggie lifestyle – N.C. A&T claims a proud heritage as one of the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Here, you will find a stimulating mix of rigorous academic standards, modern buildings, exciting Division I AA athletics, and an active student life that includes an array of fraternities and sororities, professional honor societies, and social clubs and organizations.
• Financial assistance -- Many federal and state financial aid programs are available to qualified applicants. Students can also earn a major portion of their educational expenses and work experience through a work-study arrangement coordinated by the University with outside employers. For information about financial aid, visit www.ncat.edu, or call (336) 334-7973 or 1-800-443-0835.

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Measurable outcomes of the program

Admission

Admission to the program is based on the general admission requirements of the University

For more information on admissions or an application to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, visit www.ncat.edu, or call 1 800 443-8964, or 1 (336) 334-7946, or e-mail at uadmit@ncat.edu

For information about the Dietetics Program, contact the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at 1 (336) 334-7850, or visit www.ag.ncat.edu/

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The program in Food and Nutritional Sciences (dietetics) at N.C. A&T is coordinated by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences in the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. It is an accredited didactic program, approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics of the American Dietetics Association