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Second Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

The second degree option is designed for the student who holds a B.A. or a B.S. degree in a non-related field, and requires a minimum of 32 credits to complete the degree and Nutrition and Dietetics coursework to meet ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics verification requirements. Students earn a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition and a DPD verification statement. (Please review the College's policy on Second Baccalaureate Degree.) Applicants entering the program through the second degree option are required to formally apply to the major meeting all the established criteria described for the Nutrition and Dietetics concentration.

Interested students must:

  • Apply through the Office of Admissions under the Continuing Studies Program/Transfer. Admission requires a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in past college-level studies. Prospective students not meeting this standard should submit a letter discussing past academic performance. Applications will be reviewed and recommendations made on an individual basis for admission.
  • Second degree applicants must provide a letter to the DPD Director discussing their goals and objectives for wishing to pursue Nutrition and Dietetics Credentialing (submit with application).
  • Meet the College's requirements for a second degree and enroll as a matriculated student.
  • Complete one four-credit course under the CSE Essentials general education requirements, Element III.
  • Students who have completed their degree requirements outside of the United States must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores and an original educational services transcript that states U.S. degree equivalency. On occasion a copy of the foreign degree may be requested.
  • Have a transcript evaluation of all past colleges attended to determine what courses a prospective student must take, and approximately how long it will take the student to complete the degree requirements. Students completing the program on a part-time basis must plan carefully to ensure prerequisites are met.
  • Coursework requirements towards the ND Concentration will be determined on an individual basis, but must meet a minimum of 24 credits towards the major.
  • Please note that only coursework with a grade of "B" or better for the ND Concentration requirements and related courses will be accepted for initial transfer. Nutrition courses completed at another institution must have been completed within the past five years in order to transfer to the major. FN320 and FN325 (Nutritional Biochemistry I and II) and all courses with specific ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics student learning outcomes must be completed at the College unless specific permission has been provided by the Didactic Program in Dietetics Director or the FN Program Chair.
  • Interested students should apply by July 15 for consideration of a Fall admission and by November 15 for consideration of a January admission.