Buffalo State University 28 courses 110 total credits
The program provides students with the academic requirements established by ACEND for entry-level dietitians/nutritionists. Graduates of the program receive a verification statement signed by the NAD program director. Graduates are then eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a dietetics technician registered or apply for an ACEND-accredited graduate and supervised experiential learning program that are available throughout the country. After completing the ACEND requirements, individuals may take the registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Passing the registration examination earns the credentials of Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN). Career opportunities are available to dietitians in health facilities, food service organizations, government agencies, and consulting work. Some individuals use this program to prepare for graduate study in nutrition-related areas. Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requires a minimum of a masterβs degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and experiential learning in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at Buffalo State are eligible to apply to an ACEND-accredited graduate program/apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 110 credits |
Nutrition and Food Service Major Requirements
Completion Requirement Major Requirements Inside Department Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NFS 100 | Introduction to Food Preparation | 3 |
| NFS 102 | Introductory Nutrition | 3 |
| NFS 200 | Applied Food Chemistry | 1 |
| NFS 211 | Applied Management in Dietetics I | 3 |
| NFS 230 | Introduction to Dietetics | 2 |
| NFS 302 | Advanced Nutrition | 3 |
| NFS 311 | Applied Management in Dietetics II | 3 |
| NFS 315 | Life Cycle and Community Nutrition I | 3 |
| NFS 316 | Life Cycle and Community Nutrition II | 3 |
| NFS 330 | Integrative and Functional Nutrition | 1 |
| NFS 401 | Medical Nutritional Therapy I | 4 |
| NFS 402 | Medical Nutritional Therapy II | 3 |
| NFS 403 | Medical Nutritional Therapy III | 3 |
| NFS 405 | Principles of Nutrition Education | 2 |
| NFS 430 | Introduction to Nutrition Research | 3 |
| Total Nutrition and Food Service Major Requirements | 40 credits | |
Requirements Outside the Department
Major Requirements Outside Department Earn at least 37 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 100 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIO 308 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 309 | Laboratory Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 1 |
| BIO 355 | Survey of Microbiology | 3 |
| CHE 111 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 113 | Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHE 112 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 114 | Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 1 |
| CHE 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 203 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 322 | Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Introductory Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Requirements Outside the Department | 37 credits | |
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