BS-NUTR-DIET - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - Dietetics

Human Nutrition Undergraduate Baccalaureate

Program Long Title

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - Dietetics

Program Description

Students completing Winthrop University's Didactic Program in Dietetics meet or exceed the minimum academic requirements of the Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ACEND is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The address and phone number of ACEND are: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 1-800-877-1600, ext. 5400.

ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics verification from Winthrop University requires completion of the BS degree in Human Nutrition with a minimum grade point average of 3.2 in major courses and an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0. While students may graduate with a B.S. degree in Human Nutrition, only students meeting the above criteria will receive an ACEND Verification Statement, which allows graduates to apply to ACEND accredited dietetic internship programs.