Academic Plan of Study
Keiser University – Pembroke Pines, FL
Academic program for Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition:
- Science prerequisite classes including Anatomy & Physiology I &II, Microbiology, Biochemistry, & Statistics
- 21 core classes in Dietetics and Nutrition (83 credits)
- 1,288 hours of internship work – supervised practice (apx. 33 weeks)
Passing the National Registration Examination for Dietitians allows the title Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
Course Code | Course Name |
HUN2201 | Principles of Nutrition |
FOS3021C | Fundamentals of Food |
FOS4041C | Food Science |
HUN3403 | Lifecycle Nutrition |
DIE3317 | Dietetics in Community Health |
PET3361C | Nutrition in Health and Exercise |
HUN4241 | Advanced Nutrition |
DIE4564 | Research Methods |
FSS3233C | Institution Food Service Production |
DIE3125C | Management of Dietary Systems |
DIE3213 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 |
DIE3246C | Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 |
DIE5536C | Nutrition Counseling & Communication |
HUN4445 | Clinical Nutrition & Disease 1 |
HUN4446C | Clinical Nutrition & Disease 2 |
DIE4365 | Dietetics Management Nutrition Prog |
DIE4506 | Seminar in Dietetics & Nutrition |
DIE4537 | Supervised Dietetics Practice 1 |
DIE4538 | Supervised Dietetics Practice 2 |
DIE4940 | Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics |
DIE4536 | Advanced Practicum in Dietetics |
+1,288 Hours, 33 Weeks of Internship Work |