The Dietetics undergraduate program, prepares students to become the very best registered dietitians, nutritionists and health educators. As a dietetics major at Marshall, elite students like you will learn the science and art of applying principles of food and nutrition to health. If you want to become a dietitian or become a nutritionist, our bachelor’s program in Dietetics will help you build a strong foundation toward becoming an expert in nutrition and dietetics. As a dietitian, you will work with clients of all ages and in industries such as corporate wellness, education, health care, public health and government as well as fitness and rehabilitation.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and meets the academic standards to qualify graduates for a dietetic internship. The Dietetics bachelor’s program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and provides students with a well-rounded education including both classroom and hands-on laboratory experiences.
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Our Dietetics program has partnered with local and regional agencies to offer robust and transformative internship opportunities for our undergraduate students. Examples of rotation locations include Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, Marshall Health, The Wild Ramp, WVU Extension, Cabell County Schools and Marshall Athletics. Undergraduate Dietetics students also have the chance to volunteer at the department’s campus food pantry.
Dietetics students and faculty regularly present oral and poster presentation at the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting. Students in the undergraduate nutrition program will also have the chance to serve as student ambassadors at the national Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE). Many of our dietitian and nutrition educators have earned awards and recognition for their efforts to advance the profession through research and collaboration.
Employment of dietitians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2026. A rapidly growing population will increase the demand for nutrition counseling in many settings.
- Hospitals or Home Health Care Agencies
- Sports Teams
- Community Health Programs
- Child Care Facilities
- Schools, Universities and Research Organizations