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Nutritional Sciences, Applied Nutrition, Dietetics
The Nutritional Sciences major focuses on the science
of human nutrition for those interested in an advanced degree in nutrition or
physical therapy, or as the pre-professional degree program for medicine and dentistry.
It is designed to prepare students for graduate programs that use nutritional
science and provides a very strong background in the chemical and biological sciences.
The Applied Nutrition major provides students with
the opportunity to combine nutrition with an academic concentration in health and exercise, gerontology, food service management, pediatrics or weight management. Graduates from
the Applied Nutrition program are eligible for employment in nutrition education
programs such as WIC (Women, Infants and Children), food services (school cafeterias,
restaurants, hospitals or long-term care facilities), and fitness or health promotion
programs.
The Dietetics major is an accredited program of The
American Dietetic Association Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
Education. This major fulfills the academic requirements to become a Registered
Dietitian (RD). To become an RD the individual must also complete a supervised
practice experience following the BS degree and pass the Registration Examination.
Students who wish to pursue the RD credential must be Dietetics majors. Registered Dietitians work with individuals and groups in a variety of
health and living situations. Graduates are employed in health care organizations,
food service operations, business and industry (product development, marketing,
consulting), education and research, health promotion and private practice (counseling).
Rapid growth in employment is expected in long-term care facilities, in contract
providers of food services, in residential care facilities, in offices and clinics
of physicians, and in social services.
Students interested in the department's majors
should contact the Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science Department, 303 Willard Hall or
call 831-8976.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *WIC Nutritionist |
*pediatric
dietitian |
| *nutrition educator |
*nutrition support
dietitian |
| *weight loss counselor |
*nutrition
researcher |
| *nutrition specialist |
*sports and cardiac rehab
dietitian |
| *diet technician |
*nutrition
consultant |
| *food service manager |
*diabetes educator |
| *patient services manager |
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(Registered Dietitian, RD Certification
required for most positions)
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 077 for
additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: DuPont Hospital for Children, Beebe Medical
Center, Newark Manor Nursing Home, Waverly Heights Retirement Center.
Some Employers of Nutrition & Dietetics
Majors
*hospitals
*state/federal government
*fitness & wellness centers
*pharmaceutical firms
*health maintenance organizations
*home health care
*universities
*business and industry
*drug & alcohol rehab
*cardiac rehab
*long-term healthcare
Other Sources of Information
American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org
American Hospital Association
www.aha.org
American Public Health Association
www.apha.org
America's Health Care Source
www.HealthCareSource.com
Dietetics On-Line
www.dietetics.com
HealthCare Jobs Online
www.hcjobsonline.com
NutritionistJobs.com
www.nutritionistjobs.com
The Blonz Guide, Nutrition, Food & Health Resources
http://blonz.com/
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials Available
- The JobBank Guide to Health Care Companies
(CSD 246)
- Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac (CSD 247)
- Peterson's Job Opportunities - Health and
Science (CSD 248)
- Detwiler's Directory of Health and Medical
Resources (CSD 251)
- Directory of Hospital Personnel (CSD 252)
- Hospital Phone Book (CSD 253)
- Hospital Telephone Directory (CSD 254)
- Job Hunter's Sourcebook (CSD 376)
- Professional's Job Finder (CSD 377)
- Health Care Job Explosion (CSE 289)
- Opportunities in Health and Medical Careers
(CSD 310)
- Top 100 Health-Care Careers (CSE 288)
- The Everything Guide to Careers in Health Care (CSE 289.5)
- Opportunities in Nutrition Careers (CSE 315)
- Careers for Caring People and Other Sensitive
Types (CSE 323)
- Career Opportunities in Health Care (CSE 336)
- Careers for Health Nuts & Others Who Like
to Stay Fit (CSE 362)
- Opportunities in Restaurant Careers (CSE 370)
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 &
GE 30)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting
Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is
available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401
Academy Street.
Last updated: May 19, 2008 (CH)
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