PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN DIETETICS
An overview of the nutrition and dietetics professions: career options; professional development; professional references and resources; credentialing; professional issues.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Nutritional Sciences BS or BS-Nutrition and Dietetics and ( NUTR SCI 631 or concurrent enrollment) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify career options available to individuals with a degree in nutrition and dietetics. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Summarize the requirements and skills for becoming a Registered Dietitian. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe individual skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience relevant to career goals. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Discuss the importance and expectations of a professional in the workplace. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate effective professional oral and written communication pertaining to the field of dietetics. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify career options available to individuals with a degree in nutrition and dietetics. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Summarize the requirements and skills for becoming a Registered Dietitian. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe individual skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience relevant to career goals. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Discuss the importance and expectations of a professional in the workplace. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate effective professional oral and written communication pertaining to the field of dietetics. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027