Food/Nutrition/Dietetics - Concordia College at Moorhead

Food/Nutrition/Dietetics from Concordia College at Moorhead is a Campus Bachelor Nutrition degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Food/Nutrition/Dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics) The mission of the food/nutrition/dietetics program is to provide an educational environment consistent with the mission of Concordia College that will facilitate development of future professionals in careers related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The program seeks to: prepare graduates for a practice experience in dietetic internship or preprofessional practice program prepare graduates for participation in the American Dietetics Association prepare graduates with experiences of a diverse and comprehensive nature to meet the knowledge requirements of the American Dietetic Association. Student-Learning Outcomes Students will use oral and written communication skills along with appropriate technology to effectively convey nutrition information to both professional and lay audiences. Students will be able to analyze and interpret data relevant to dietetics practice. Students will be able to perform nutritional assessment and develop appropriate care plans for individuals across the lifespan and for diverse health conditions. Students will be able to apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the function of the food service system. Students will be able to describe laws, regulations and policies that impact both food service and community health. The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Concordia College is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040. After graduation, food/nutrition/dietetics majors may enter dietetic internships, graduate school or employment in the food industry. Those completing the dietetic internship are eligible to write the examination to become a registered dietitian. Food/nutrition/dietetics majors who plan to apply for a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian are required to apply and be accepted into the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Students must submit their applications for admission into the DPD in the spring semester following completion of FND 112, FND 321, BIOL 121, CHEM 111-142. View more details on Concordia College at Moorhead . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nutrition courses.