Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science program in dietetics provides a comprehensive foundation for students aspiring to become registered dietitians. This program blends coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and nutrition. Students are equipped with the knowledge to promote health through dietary interventions and readied for diverse roles in healthcare.

Program Description

The program is accredited as a Didactic Program in Dietetics by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. It prepares students to apply for a dietetic internship and related master's degree programs, both of which are required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to sit for the registration exam.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Health Solutions
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for the program is available for viewing, including the 2025-2026 curriculum and curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements apply to all students.
• First-year, transfer, international, and readmission students must meet specific requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include:

• Locate, interpret, evaluate, and use professional literature to make ethical, evidence-based practice decisions.
• Use the Nutrition Care Process to make decisions, identify nutrition-related problems, and determine and evaluate nutrition interventions.
• Apply management theories to the development of programs or services.
• Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.

Global Opportunities

With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, dietetics students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S., or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.

Career Opportunities

The nutrition and dietetics field provides graduates with employment opportunities in a variety of areas:

• Client consultation, including for diabetes management or weight loss education
• Food and nutritional product development
• Food and nutrition marketing and sales
• Nutrition and health promotion
• Pediatric and geriatric settings
• Public health
• School food service
• Graduates may find opportunities in hospitals and other healthcare facilities or public health agencies.
• Most graduates of this program pursue further education and credentials such as:
  • Registered dietetic technician
  • Registered dietitian or nutritionist
  • School nutrition specialist

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.