With a major in dietetics, you'll gain a deep understanding about the connection between nutrition and health, as well as the ability to communicate about it effectively. This broad course of study, which promotes the health of individuals and communities, will prepare you to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
As a dietetics major, you will complete courses in core subjects including medical nutrition therapy, food chemistry, and life cycle nutrition. You will apply knowledge gained from the classroom setting in hands-on laboratory and community experiences. Additional subjects such as physiology, psychology, oral communication, and biostatistics give you a well-rounded foundation.
Beyond the classroom, you may join the Dietetics and Nutrition Club for Students, where you will be mentored by seniors—and later mentor younger students yourself—as you work on planned community nutrition efforts. You may also work with an IU faculty member on a research project, or design one of your own with their guidance.
Upon graduating, you may complete a supervised internship that will prepare you to sit for a national exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
A major in dietetics will offer you a wide range of possible career paths in corporate wellness, sports nutrition, food research and development, or even journalism. If you choose to take the exam and qualify to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you will be prepared to work in many different settings, including hospitals and clinics, schools, government agencies, or private practice. When you are ready, the Office of Career Services can help you with your plan for your future.
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