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NAHM 1140: Introduction to Health Professions
2 credits
Introduction to the health care system in the U.S., with a focus on the professional aspects and career opportunities in various health care professions.
Undergraduate
Dietetics and Nutrition, B.S.
The Dietetics and Nutrition program prepares you for a career as a registered dietician, nutrition professional, or provides an excellent foundation for careers in other health-related professions.
About the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition trains students for careers in a dynamic profession and with endless possibilities for career advancement.
- Students learn how to apply the principles of science and food preparation to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and management to individuals (in health and disease), as well as to institutions.
Graduates of the Ole Miss dietetics degree may become registered dietitians and provide nutritional care and counseling in:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Community health programs
- Fitness centers, AND
- The food industry
Regardless of career choice, dietitians are recognized as the professional link between nutrition and health.
Pro tip: Students that complete the BS in Dietetics and Nutrition may still need to pursue proper licensure for their chosen careers.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition
Emphases
Dietetics ;
Child-Nutrition ;
Health Sciences
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Minor
Program Location
School
Duration
4 years
Explore Everything a Dietetics and Nutrition Degree Has to Offer
Dietetics and Nutrition isn’t just a bachelor’s degree. Students can choose to focus on a specific emphasis, pick from two different minors, or take the fast track into a graduate degree.
The Child Nutrition Emphasis is for students seeking a career in child nutrition.
The dietetics emphasis is designed for students seeking a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist.
The Dietetics Emphasis is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).The Health Sciences emphasis is designed for students seeking careers in a health-related profession.
The nutrition minor is designed to provide evidence-based nutrition information to a broad student audience to enhance students' knowledge of nutrition and provide a nutrition foundation to benefit their future careers.
The minor consists of a 6-hour core and 12 hours of suggested electives based on nutrition interest areas.
The minor in food studies examines food from multiple perspectives. Core courses focus on an introduction to food studies, basic food principles, and cultural and economic aspects of food.
Electives allow students to select courses that complement their academic and career interests, including food production and product development, food-related media and writing, food history and culture, local and global health, advocacy, and policy.
Both the B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition program and the Coordinated Program (CP) in Dietetics at the University of Mississippi are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
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What courses will you take to earn a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
Here are some of the courses you'll take to earn your Dietetics and Nutrition degree.
UG
NAHM 3110: Nutrition
3 credits
Fundamental principles of human nutrition; application to needs of individuals and families at all stages of the life cycle.
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NAHM 5110: Advanced Nutrition
3 credits
Scientific principles of human nutrition at the cellular and systemic levels; application to needs at all stages of the life cycle.
What does Dietetics and Nutrition look like in the job market?
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Median income for Dietitians and Nutritionists in 2023.
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Jobs for Dietitians and Nutritionists in 2023.
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- Sports Nutritionist
- Nutrition Writer
- Dietetic Technician
- Clinical Nutritionist
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