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. This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education.

Dietetic Technology Mission Statement and Philosophy:
The mission of the Dietetic Technology Program is to offer an educational program for individuals from multicultural and diverse backgrounds who aspire to enter the dietetic technician profession. Through didactic and practical experience, the curriculum prepares the student for dietetic technician positions in food service management and/or medical nutrition therapy. The program seeks to develop, cultivate and assist the student in the development of knowledge, skills and ethical conduct.

Dietetic Technology Program (DTP) Goals:

  • Goal 1: The DTP will prepare the student to practice as an Entry Level Dietetic Technician.
  • Goal 2: Lifelong Learning: The DTP will prepare students to develop an interest in lifelong learning that will enable graduates to meet the challenging needs of industry.
  • Goal 3: Engagement in Multicultural Community: DTP will participate in Public Health and Community Nutrition activities to enable our Students and graduates to develop a commitment to improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.

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

Second Semester Credits

BIO-2330

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

DIET-1331

Fundamentals of Food Production

4

DIET-1580

Cost Control Procedures

1

DIET-1590

Purchasing Procedures

1

DIET-2301

Medical Nutrition Therapy I

3

HOSP-1020

Sanitation and Safety

2

Total

15

Summer Semester Credits

DIET-1850

Food and Nutrition Systems Practicum

4

Total

4

Third Semester Credits

DIET-1600

Introduction to Supervision

3

DIET-2311

Medical Nutrition Therapy II

3

DIET-2850

Medical Nutrition Care Practicum

2

PSY-1010

General Psychology (2)

3

SPCH-1010

Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (2)

1-2

Total

15-16

Fourth Semester Credits

DIET-2410

Life Cycle Nutrition - Pregnancy and Lactation

1

DIET-2420
OR
DIET-xxxx

Life Cycle Nutrition - Nutrition for Children
OR
DIET elective course (3)


1-3

DIET-2430

Life Cycle Nutrition – Nutrition through Adulthood

1

DIET-2501

Nutrition Application in Long Term Care

2

DIET-2862

Geriatric Nutrition Practicum

2

DIET-2863

Community Nutrition Practicum

2

DIET-2990

Dietetic Technology Professional Development Skills (C)

2

PSY-2xxx

PSY 2000-level course (2)

3-4

Total

14-17

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