Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nutrition and Dietetics] From Loma Linda University

The B.S. degree prepares entry-level dietitians to join the profession and contribute to the wholeness of humankind. The graduate is awarded the Bachelor of Science degree and is eligible to write the Registration Examination of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. This program is comprised of didactic and supervised professional practice experiences in an environment of liberal arts education to prepare an educated graduate. Admission to the professional program at this University begins with the junior year of college. The applicant will present at least two years of education from an accredited college or university to meet specific subject requirements.

By successfully passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians, practice opportunities as a specialist in medical nutrition therapy, administrative dietetics, nutrition education, community nutrition, or research are available. There is increased recognition of the importance of nutrition in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and health promotion?with emphasis on fitness and optimal well-being. This indicates that the dietitian's scope of practice is steadily broadening.

The professional program of seven quarters includes theory, laboratory, research, and clinical experiences. Ten weeks of clinical experiences are scheduled at the end of the junior year and during the Spring Quarter of the senior year. Students participate as active members of the nutrition care team in multiple clinical settings. Administrative affiliation experiences involve decision-making assignments in volume-feeding operations in school food service or health care.

Possible Careers: Registered Dietitian, Health Care & School Food Service, Community Nutrition, Nutrition Research, Medical Nutrition Therapist