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Curriculum

The associate degree in dietetics (Dietetic Technician Emphasis) is a 60-credit program delivered via distance education. To earn this degree, you must successfully complete:
  • 43 major course credits
  • 21 General Education credits (6 to 9 of these are included in the major courses' credits)

The program's major courses (43 credits) focus on contemporary topics in the field of dietetics, including food safety and sanitation; diet therapy and nutrition care in disease; management and analysis of quantity food; nutrition assessment theory and practice; and current issues in community dietetics.

Review the course list.

 



 

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