BS Nutritional Science and Dietetics California State University, San Bernardino

Program Description

Program restricted to San Bernardino Campus students. Specifically, the Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics is appropriate for students preparing for careers dealing with foods, nutrition, or dietetics. After graduation, students are eligible to apply and complete an ACEND accredited internship/supervised-practice programs. After completion of 1,200 hours of supervised-practice, they are eligible to take the registration to become a registered dietitian/nutritionist (RDN). Also, graduates with Verification Statement may take the exam for Diet Technician Registered (DTR) to become Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR). Graduates may also work as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), dietary aides, School Nutrition Specialists (SNS), and in many other food- and nutrition-related jobs. The department offers a blend of traditional and modern approaches to education and career development in the health science field. It encourages multidisciplinary orientation, community interaction, and a social outlook, and provides appropriate instruction in the health-related areas of science. In their senior year, students intern in community agencies such as health departments, hospitals, industrial plants, environmental improvement agencies, and consumer affairs offices. This high-impact practice prepares students for a successful career by , thus combining theory and practice in a professional setting.

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