Nutrition
The Nutrition curriculum integrates the study of biology, chemistry, behavioral sciences, business, and communication into the practice of nutrition and dietetics. Graduates of the UIW Nutrition Program are employed in the following areas associated with food and nutrition: health care, food industry, food service management, community nutrition programs, government agencies, private practice, wellness, corporate sales, and media communication.
Students may select from one of two options to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition:
- Option A, Nutrition and Dietetics, is an accredited curriculum that provides the classroom training and content to prepare students for a career as a dietetic practitioner. Students who complete this degree and meet the Didactic Program in Dietetics standards will receive a Verification Statement making them eligible to take the exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered or to apply for a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. The Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics option is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). For information on CADE accreditation, go to http://www.eatright.org/cade.aspx.
- Option B,Nutrition Science, prepares students for graduate degrees in nutrition and health professions including medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and optometry.