program description

dietetics option

the dietetics option at montana state university-bozeman is accredited as a didactic program in dietetics by the accreditation council for education in nutrition and dietetics (acend) of the academy of nutrition and dietetics, 120 riverside plaza, suite 2000, chicago, il, 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040, extension 5400. an msu graduate will attain a verification statement upon completion of the acend-accredited dietetics program curriculum with a minimum of a "c" or better in each required program course. a graduate is then eligible to apply for an acend-accredited dietetic internship with a master's option. students who apply and are accepted into an internship and have completed a master's degree are eligible to take the national registration exam for dietitians. once the individual has passed the exam, the individual has earned the credential "rd" (registered dietitian) or "rdn" (registered dietitian nutritionist) and must complete continuing education credits to maintain rd/rdn status.

the dietetics option has a strong foundation in food and nutrition, food service management, and clinical nutrition. registered dietitians may find employment in health care facilities, industrial, school, and university food services, community nutrition services, private practice, sales for food service or health products, and other related fields.