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Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition. Appalachian State University’s Nutrition and Foods (BS) - Dietetics degree 准备入门级专业人员作为翻译食品和营养科学的主管专家,以提高个人和群体的健康和福祉,并为公众开发食品消费品和服务.
营养学专业满足学生进入营养学实习的要求, which is a major step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian.
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According to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), as of January 1, 2024, 要参加注册营养师资格考试,必须完成营养学实习并持有硕士学位. 虽然全国各地都有各种各样的节目,澳门新濠娱乐开户提供了一个方便的 combined Masters/Dietetic Internship program.
After Graduation
Employment: Most students will pursue their Registered Dietitian license and go to work in 医院, private medical practices or health departments. Some may choose to specialize in particular medical issues, such as cancer or diabetes, and align themselves with clinics focused on those areas.
Students not choosing to pursue the Registered Dietitian credential find work in public health, such as WIC or SNAP 项目, or in community organizations such as the YMCA. 注册营养师(DTR)是所有毕业生都有资格获得的证书,可能对这些实践领域感兴趣. 澳门新濠娱乐开户营养学专业的毕业生也曾在许多为医院系统提供营养和营养学服务的第三方公司工作, such as Morrison or Sodexo. Many students have also been interested in sustainability and whole foods, 这导致了当地食品合作社和可持续的“从农场到餐桌”组织的就业.
Graduate School: 这个专业的毕业生可以选择继续深造,成为一名注册营养师,或者获得商业或酒店管理的研究生学位. Many undergraduates also pursue master’s degrees in related fields, such as public health, nursing or physician assistant 项目. Appalachian offers a master’s degree in Nutrition.
Professional Licensure
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. 澳门新濠娱乐开户无法确认该计划是否符合其他州或地区的专业执照要求.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@jc200.net or 828-262-7559.
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未成年人
A minor is not required.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
Appalachian Student Dietetics Association (ASDA) -一个活跃的专业和学术组织,专注于在社区和校园内促进营养和健康.
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.
Admission Requirements
A 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for declaration and retention. A 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.0 major GPA is required for graduation.
Why Appalachian?
- Since the beginning of the dietetics program at Appalachian, the emphasis has been on general dietetics in order to meet the needs of the region.
- Appalachian’s program requires a 200 hour undergraduate internship, depending on plan of study, in dietetics before graduation.
- 2018年,希望从事营养学实习的学生的平均匹配率为79%(远高于全国平均水平)。. 的 first-time pass rate for the Registered Dietitian exam is 92% for Appalachian graduates.
- 该计划由营养与营养学学院营养与营养学教育认证委员会认可.
- 校友们通过为本科生实习提供培训机会并在校园内担任演讲嘉宾来支持该项目. 事实上, 当地几乎每个注册营养师都与澳门新濠娱乐开户的营养和食品项目有关系或联系.
- This program is housed in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management.
位置
布恩和 胡桃木
联系人
Beaver College of Health Sciences
Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management
Melissa Bryan
Program Director
bryanmm@jc200.net
828-262-8619