Dietetic Technology 

Area of Study: Dietetic Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology  
Program Description

Graduates of the Dietetic Technology are food and nutrition practitioners, working under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Dietetic technicians promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet client's needs and ensure balanced diets through the provision of wholesome, quality food.  Employment exists in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, health departments, early childhood development centers, community nutrition programs, schools and other health care agencies that provide food and nutrition services.  This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Dietetic Technology Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

  Suggested Semester Sequence 

First Semester   Credits 

BIO-1100  

Introduction to Biological Chemistry

 3

ENG-1010 

College Composition I

 3

DIET-1200

Basic Nutrition

 3

DIET-1320

Nutrition Applications

 1

DIET-1310 

Introduction to Dietetics 

 2

MA-1020 

Medical Terminology I 

 3

MATH-1141

Applied Algebra & Mathematical Reasoning or higher  (1)

 3

 

Total

18

 
 
 
 Summer Semester   Credits 

DIET-1850

Food and Nutrition Systems Practicum

4

Total

4

 
 
  
  
  
Program Total Credits

 

66-70

 

Notes 

(1)   MATH-1800/2800 & 1820/2800 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(2)   Minimum 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required – must include PSY-1010 & a PSY-2000 level course.

(3)   DIET-2420-LCN – Nutrition for Children is highly recommended.  Another course may be selected with written departmental approval.

(C) = Capstone course

Program Outcome