Nutrition (BS)
Help support and promote healthy living through nutrition education.
Our diet and nutrition status can have a significant impact on our quality of life. Nutrition professionals with the knowledge and skills earned through a bachelor's degree in nutrition are able to assist others in reducing the risk of chronic disease through nutrition education and behavior change. In this program, you’ll discover the science of nutrition, learn the methods of nutrition assessment and therapy, gain nutrition education and counseling techniques, and foodservice management skills.
Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Interested in becoming a food and nutrition expert? With a licensure in RDN, you’ll provide evidence-based guidance to promote health and manage diseases.
The following are the steps needed to gain your RDN:
- Complete a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited by the ACEND of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and complete the requirements for a Verification Statement.
- Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (Coordinated Program or FEM Graduate Program), which includes experience in clinical nutrition, food service management and community nutrition.
- Complete a graduate degree.
- Pass a national board examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for more information regarding the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Licensure
RDNs are required to be licensed/certified in some states. Texas has a voluntary state license for dietitians, but many employers require RDNs to be licensed in the state. To obtain licensure, the applicant must hold an active registration from the CDR. Refer to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website for additional information.
For more information about state licensure requirements, visit the CDR.
Program Accreditation
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at East Texas A&M University has been granted candidacy accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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What You Will Learn
A bachelor's degree in Nutrition offers the opportunity to:
- Discover the science of nutrition through hands-on labs
- Experience learning at a variety of sites on campus and in the community, including:
- Sports Nutrition
- Campus Dining
- Campus Recreation
- Food banks
- School or hospital food service
- Promote healthy eating and lifestyle practices
- Pursue a variety of careers within the health and nutrition field
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Careers
Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your bachelor's degree in nutrition. Our program opens many opportunities within the community.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Course Delivery
Designed for full-time students, our program offers face-to-face courses on our main campus in Commerce, and you have the opportunity to complete up to 49% of your courses online.
Please check the schedule of classes for up-to-date details on locations and times, as they may vary.
Program Cost
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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Contact Us
- Department of Health and Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011