Dietetics Degree

The dietetics program at University of North Florida prepares students for careers as a dietitian, food scientist, or private chef. The program focuses on the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs. Program courses include: human nutrition, nutrient metabolism, disease prevention, planning and directing food service activities, diet and nutrition analysis and planning, supervision of food storage and preparation, client education, and professional standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer dietetics degrees.

The Dietetics program at University of North Florida is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics for more than 34 years.

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University of North Florida

325 NW Turner Davis Dr, Madison, FL

UNF is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jacksonville, FL, in a predominantly urban area. About 16,000 students enroll at University of North Florida yearly.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to University of North Florida are within the range of 23 to 26 on the ACT, or 1560 to 1830 on the SAT exam. University of North Florida admits about 50% of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 32% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at unf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $5,600, while nonresidents pay $19,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,300. UNF may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of North Florida Ospreys participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.unf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dietetics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Florida has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Description

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dietitians and nutritionists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.4% from 2014 to 2024

Dietetic Technicians

Description

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).