Deadline extended for Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Applications will be accepted through June 28 for the dietetics program. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Pam Towery, Program Director, at 870-680-8598,ptowery@astate.edu OR Valerie Long, Health Professions Advisor, at 870-972-3713,vlong@astate.edu. 

Dietitians study a variety of subjects, ranging from food and nutrition, foodservice systems management, psychology, sociology and communication, to science courses such as anatomy & physiology, chemistry and biology.

Hands-on learning

Students complete a minimum of 1200 supervised practice hours, providing experiences in food service, community and clinical settings. The program has a clinical focus, with an emphasis on medical nutrition therapy.

This program will produce graduates who are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians and be eligible for employment as entry-level dietitians.