Foods and Nutrition

Northwest's dietetics program has been granted Full Accreditation by the 营养及营养学教育认可委员会 (ACEND) through 2031.

营养及营养学教育认可委员会
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 312.899.0040 ext. 5400
Site: http://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor's degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. 有关此要求的更多信息，请访问CDR网站: http://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the 营养及营养学教育认可委员会 (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics program at 威尼斯人在线 are eligible to apply to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program/Dietetic Internship.

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Not sure which path is best for you or just need more information? 

We recommend contacting:

Kelli Wilmes
营养学教学项目主任/讲师
Advisor, Kappa Omicron Nu
西北学生营养学协会顾问
Email: wilmesk@tjkltm.com

800 University Drive
ADM 311
威尼斯人在线
Maryville, MO 64468

营养学(DPD计划)使命宣言

The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to instill in dietetics graduates a desire to be life-long learners, leaders, to prepare them for dietetics internships and to deliver food and nutrition services throughout society and across the lifespan to sustain or enhance their quality of life.

Goals and Outcomes

The goals for the DPD program at Northwest are appropriate for the mission of the present program and are consistent with the vision of the university and mission of the School of Health Science and Wellness. Each set of goals at our university really highlights the importance of helping that student accomplish their goals to excel in their studies and ultimately becomes excellent professionals in their field. At Northwest we pride ourselves on the focus we put on students each and every day. 威尼斯人在线努力提供优秀的学习机会, a supportive environment, and the knowledge they need to become successful in their professional careers and personal endeavors. Our goals are as follows:

Goal 1. The DPD program will prepare competent graduates with the knowledge and skills to be successful in dietetic internships or post-secondary schooling or employment in a food and nutrition related field.

Objectives:

1. Program Completion: “At least 80% of DPD students will complete the program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).”
2. 研究生申请和接受监督实习:
   1. “At least 60 percent of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation”.
   2. 申请有监督的实习项目的毕业生, 至少80%的学生在毕业后12个月内被录取。”.
3. 研究生注册考试成绩:
   1. “The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.”
4. 对毕业生表现的满意度:
   1. “Employers/supervisors/advisors will rank graduates on satisfactory preparation for employment, graduate program, or supervised practice with a rank of at least 3 or higher on a five-point scale.”

Goal 2. The DPD will prepare graduates to elevate the dietetics profession through membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), to become leaders, and develop a commitment to working with families and individuals to sustain or enhance their quality of life.

1. 60% of the DPD graduates will be members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. 75% of the graduates, who respond, will indicate some form of continuing education within one year of graduation, 和/或曾担任领导职务.
3. 70% of graduates who respond, within 12 months of graduation, will agree that they are still committed to helping families and individuals with their quality of life.

项目成果数据可应要求提供.

进入营养学教学项目需要 completion of an application . 请在申请前检查以下要求, 如果有任何问题请联系项目主管.

1. Declare your major. 食品与营养专业, Dietetics may be declared by the completion of a university-required form.  This form may be obtained at the Registrars offices or by filling out the 在线目录节目更改表格.
2. 至少完成45小时, 包括:47-234营养和饮食行为, 47-230 Food Science/Lab, 04-102普通生物学和04-103实验室, 24-112普通化学和24-113实验室.
3. 以上各科成绩均达C或以上.
4. A current 威尼斯人在线 GPA and cumulative GPA of at least 2.9.

Kelli Wilmes
营养学教学项目主任/讲师
Advisor, Kappa Omicron Nu
西北学生营养学协会顾问
Email: wilmesk@tjkltm.com

A description of fees charged by 威尼斯人在线 is outlined in the undergraduate course catalog and is on the Northwest web site. 教材租赁费只包括每班一本教材. Required laboratory manuals or special texts will need to be purchased by the student. Also, transportation to and from sites required in 47-338 Practicum in Dietetics, 将由学生支付吗, 还要付50美元的责任险. Student memberships in professional organizations are optional, but highly recommended. The cost for student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is $58/year. This fee also covers membership in the Missouri Dietetic Association. The cost of membership in the Northwest Student Dietetic Association is $20 annually. The lab fee for 47-230 Food Science is $50 and the lab fee for 47-333 Quantity Foods lab is $50, 47-433 Medical Nutrition Therapy I is $30 and 47-434 Medical Nutrition Therapy II is $30.

奖学金提供给有营养的学生. The Dr. Mary Rose Gram scholarship, 菲利斯康姆斯利特奖学金, and the Jake Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship are all scholarships with a focus on dietetic students. In addition, students who participate in the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society and meet membership criteria may apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Application information is distributed to eligible students during the application period. Students may search for scholarships. 其他财政援助资源可透过 Financial Assistance office.

• 营养学课程学生手册
• Foods and Nutrition Checklist
• Educational & 专业要求和就业机会

University calendar: 威尼斯人在线的课程遵循大学的 academic calendar.

To earn a B.S. in 食品与营养:营养学 students must complete 120 credit hours consisting of the university’s core requirements 以及下面指定的课程. Students majoring in Foods and Nutrition must earn a grade of C or above in all courses required for the major.

DPD专业课程及学时

• 39-276 Bio-Medical Ethics (3)
• 54-313管理学原理(3)
• 08-103 General Psychology (3)
• 35-101 General Sociology (3)
• 29-225跨文化交际(3)
• 51-201 Accounting (3)
• 47-230 Food Science (4)
• 47-232食品服务管理(3)
• 47-234营养与饮食行为(3)
• 47-240营养学概论(2)
• 食物准备(2)
• 47-333定量食品制备实验室(2)     
• 47-334 Lifespan Nutrition (3)
• 47-335社区营养(3)
• 47-431 Macronutrients (3)
• 47-432 Micronutrients (3) 
• 47-433医疗营养治疗I (4)
• 47-434医疗营养治疗II (4)             
• 47-436医学营养咨询(3)
• 47-338营养学实习(1-3)
• 47-440营养学高级讲座(2)

DPD Science Courses and hours

• 04-102/103普通生物学/实验室(4)
• 04-104 Medical Terminology (3)
• 04-140普通微生物学(4)
• 04-236解剖学联合健康(4)
• 04-238生理及护理(4)
• 24-112/113普通化学/实验室(4)
• 有机化学(4)
• 基础生物化学(4)                    

院校要求及学时

• 44130计算机与信息技术(3)

The Verification Statement signifies that all the classes and requirements of the didactic program have been successfully met and the student is eligible to apply for a 监督实践/营养学实习项目. 出具验证声明的策略如下:

1. 学生必须成功完成核心课程和课程 & Nutrition dietetics major requirements for graduation in the catalog in effect in the year of admission to the University or in a subsequent catalog.
2. A Senior Statement must be applied for prior to the student’s last two trimesters.
3. 接收验证声明, it is expected that each student will receive a B or better in their 300 level and above Foods and Nutrition Dietetics courses. A student may receive the maximum of one C in the above stated courses.
4. The student must successfully complete the Dietetics capstone course, 高级研讨会并取得“B”或以上成绩.
5. 学生必须达到最低累积绩点3.0分(截至2016年5月)，满分为4分.
6. The student must show proof of attending or participating in a dietetic professional meeting or event. DPD主任要求批准.
7. Verification Statement will be issued and sent via certified mail after the date final grades and conferring of the Bachelor of Science Degree are posted by the University Registrar and have been verified by the DPD director according to the student’s final degree audit on CatPaws.
8. Those students that do not qualify for a verification statement will be notified formally by mail.