Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences and College of Agriculture College of Human Sciences College of Agriculture


Program Requirements


The Didactic Program in Dietetics provides the required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor's or graduate degree. Graduates of CADE-accredited/approved programs who are verified by the program director may apply for dietetic supervised practice programs/internships to establish eligibility to take the national registration examination for dietitians.

Coursework and Sample Plans
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Verification of Completion Policies

Coursework and Sample Plans


The Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics at Iowa State University includes the required coursework for the Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Dietetics curriculum information:

The required coursework for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) may also be completed along with the Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science at Iowa State University.

If DPD verification statement of completion is desired by students in the nutritional science degree program, students must select PSYCH 101; FS HN 214, 361, 403, 461, 463, 464, and 466 within course options as well as complete the following additional courses: FS HN 340, 411; HRI 380, 380L, 391, and 392.

Nutritional science curriculum information:

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies


To successfully complete the Didactic Program in Dietetics, students must demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate, solve problems, and apply critical thinking skills.

The dietetics curriculum incorporates learning experiences for students to achieve foundation knowledge and skills in the areas of communications, physical and biological sciences, social sciences, research, food, nutrition, management, and health care systems.

Verification of Completion Policies


To receive a verification statement for completion of requirements through the Didactic Program, a student must take a minimum of 15 credits at the 300 or above level to include FSHN 461 and 464 (Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II) and FSHN 466 (Nutrition Education and Counseling Methods) through Iowa State University, and have earned academic credit for coursework listed on the Verification Completion Checklist.

International students must complete a degree from an American regionally-accredited university or present documentation of the equivalence of their foreign degree(s). These students must take a minimum of the following courses from Iowa State University: FSHN 461 and 464 (Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II) and FSHN 466 (Nutrition Education and Counseling Methods). The equivalent courses to FSHN 214 (Scientific Study of Food) and FSHN 463 (Community Nutrition) must have been completed through an approved/accredited US or Canadian program.

Individuals with foreign degrees are encouraged to view the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet for additional information about becoming a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

 

 

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