The Food and Nutrition Dietetics specialty at USI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). While studying dietetics at USI, you will learn about a variety of subjects including food and nutrition science, food service systems, chemistry, biology, psychology and others to understand the role that nutrition plays in disease prevention and health promotion. USI’s dietetics program prepares you for dietetic internships, graduate school and employment in food and nutrition-related jobs. State of the art facilities including a nutrition education and counseling lab, nutrition and health assessment lab, commercial kitchen, experimental kitchen, and interactive classrooms that allow you to apply food and nutrition principles in a cutting-edge environment. You are able to engage in many interprofessional activities both in the classroom and in community settings throughout the area. With a small faculty to student ratio, you will receive considerable attention to ensure nutrition knowledge and skills are understood and appropriately applied.
Students in the ACEND accredited dietetics program at USI will be able to participate in the application process for Dietetic Internships and graduate degree offered throughout the United States. For more information about the application process, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additional information can also be found under Student Resources. Upon successful completion of an ACEND accredited internship and graduate degree, students are eligible to take the registration exam for dietitians. Registration exam requirements are set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). If planning to practice in Indiana, they then can apply for licensure. USI graduates have an excellent pass rate for first attempt and 100% pass rate for testers within one year of first attempt on the registration exam for dietitian nutritionists.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
There is a secondary application process to be accepted into the Dietetics Specialty. Students may declare a major in pre-Dietetics upon entering the university or complete a change of major form at any point in time.
In addition to University admission, students interested in applying to the Dietetics Specialty must also complete the Dietetics Program Application after the following requirements have been met:
For students wishing to transfer into the program, after submitting the University application and all transcripts, a review is completed first by the Registrar’s Office. Any courses to be considered for direct transfer as NUTR courses are evaluated by the Program Director. Additional materials for the review may be requested to be obtained by the applicant including, but not limited to, syllabi and textbooks.
After application is made to the program, the application will be reviewed and the student will be notified of a decision. Upon acceptance to the dietetics program, students are provided with a faculty advisor and will be instructed on registration procedures for dietetics courses.
A candidate for the Bachelor of Science or Art in Food and Nutrition degree must meet the general requirements for graduation as outlined in the University bulletin and successfully complete the food and nutrition courses required for the major area of study.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), employment of dietitians and nutritionists is expected to grow because of the emphasis on disease prevention, a growing and aging population and public interest in nutrition.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Dietetic Program in Dietetics at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). ACEND is recognized as the accrediting agency for bachelor level dietetic programs in the United States.
Contact Information:
ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
312-899-0040, ext. 5400
800-877-1600
Fax: 312-899-4817
E-mail: ACEND@eatright.org
URL: https://www.eatrightpro.org/ACEND
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
