Dietetics

As a dietetics major students will complete coursework requirements to become a generalist in dietetics and will be exposed to all facets of this dynamic profession. following the completion of the program in dietetics, students should plan to meet the experience requirements for registered dietitian status by completing a dietetic internship (di). the didactic program in dietetics (dpd) at jmu is accredited by the accreditation council for education in nutrition and dietetics of the academy of nutrition and dietetics.

All dietetics majors are required to do a field placement to fulfill their academic requirements. between your junior and senior year at jmu, you will be given the opportunity to work with dietitians in a hospital of your choice. many students elect to gain this experience during the summer at an institution near their home, combining it with a summer job. you may join the jmu dietetic association to meet other students in your major and to share experiences. monthly programs will enable you to meet practicing dietitians and to take field trips to places of interest. students should consult with the faculty coordinator of the dietetics program for more information

• Type: Mandatory

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Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. athletic counselor cardiac rehab dietitian caterer community health care worker consumer advocate cooking school instructor corporate nutrition/ product developer corporate wellness manager culinary program curriculum advisor diabetes care worker/ educator dietetic educator dietitian eating disorder specialist food broker/ distributor food editor food marketer food production advisor food services administrator food services planner health information manager health insurance advisor home economics researcher nutrition computer software developer nutrition consultant nutrition program planner nutrition writer nutritionist patient services manager pediatric dietitian public health program administrator quality control manager research dietitian restaurant manager/ owner sports dietitian substance abuse nutrition therapist weight management specialist wic nutritionist

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: