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Dietetics at Ashland
Why Choose Ashland for Dietetics?
- Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
- You will receive individual attention with small classroom sizes that provide more direct interaction with the faculty.
- As an undergraduate, you will have the opportunity to conduct research projects.
- Students are given the opportunity to attend professional conferences with other students and faculty.
Ashland University is offering a new degree program in dietetics that has received the designation of “candidacy for accreditation” from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.
Ashland’s program in Dietetics, which is housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences, is designed for students who wish to become registered dietitians (R.D.) and practitioners in clinical, community, food industry and food-service areas of nutrition. Registered dietitians are employed by hospitals, community agencies and various government or private organizations.
Learn more about the hands-on training and experience you will gain through Ashland’s dietetics program.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities
Students who graduate with a degree in dietetics and complete a supervised internship have the opportunity to pursue many different careers. Some of the fields that you will be able to enter include:
- Administrative Dietitian
- Clinical Dietitian
- Commodity Specialist
- Consulting Dietitian
- Corporate Wellness Manager
- Diet Center Manager
- Eating Disorder Program Manager
- Educational Dietitian
- Food Services Director
- Gerontological Nutritionist
- Nutrition Counselor
- Nutrition Support Dietitian
- Private Practice Dietitian
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Therapeutic Dietitian
- Weight Management Specialist
What Our Students Say
“I am excited about participating in the new dietetics major. It provides great opportunities for those wanting to pursue a career in nutrition and helping others. I truly appreciate the involvement that comes along with the Dietetics program because all of these experiences will certainly help prepare me for getting a job in the future.”
– Heather Bumbalough
The Facts: Dietetics
According to ADA’s 2007 Dietetics Compensation and Benefits survey, half of all registered dietitians in the US who have been working in the field for five years or less earn between $42,000 and $55,000 per year. Salaries increase with years of experience. Many registered dietitians, particularly those in management, business and consulting, earn incomes above $86,000.