Overview

Referred to as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), coursework and field experiences prepare you for an extensive variety of career paths. The Foods and Nutrition program is grounded in a strong Christian liberal arts education, and faculty advisors help you tailor the program to their unique interests and goals.

Service-learning opportunities and off-site experiences are built in throughout the curriculum. Recent examples include food service management in regional hospitals, nutrition education in public health departments, dialysis clinics, university sports nutrition departments, consumer scientist department in a major appliance company, county extension offices, and behavioral health and eating disorder outpatient and inpatient facilities. Our low student-faculty ratio means that learning is customized in and out of the classroom.

Track Option

Carson-Newman University students have two options for foods and nutrition tracks:

Foods and Nutrition (FN)

Emphasizes foods and nutrition education for individuals, families and the community in public health settings, and managerial or entrepreneurial roles within the field that do not require licensure

Foods and Nutrition with Dietetics (FND)

Includes additional coursework in biochemistry, advanced human nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and focused nutrition assessment so the graduate is qualified to secure a dietetic internship and sit for the registration examination to become a registered dietitian/nutritionist

DID YOU KNOW?

The most recent dietetic internship match rate was 100% on the first round.
The graduate is qualified to secure a dietetic internship which is required in order to sit for the registration examination to become a registered dietitian/nutritionist.
Several graduates have been awarded academic scholarships through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.
FND curriculum has also prepared graduates for other allied health professions (such as accelerated nursing programs, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and medicine).
The program area is also part of the accredited Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, giving students the opportunity to become certified in family and consumer sciences their senior year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food and Culture
Quantity Food Systems
Microbiology
Cooperative Management and Housing
Nutrition Education and the Community
Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school transcript(s) in both the native language and English from all secondary schools
Academic record and cumulative GPA (high school graduation or its equivalent). U.S. grade point average minimum is 2.5.
Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PPTE Academic.
Immunization Form: All students must submit proof of proper immunizations and a recent physician’s examination
Confirmation of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Out-of-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Track Option

DID YOU KNOW?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jefferson City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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