Admission Requirements & Course Schedule

Didactic Program in Dietetics

Specific course requirements for the B.S. degree in Nutrition – Dietetics Option are outlined on the Dietetics Option Sheet.

Students interested in applying to the accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (Bachelor of Science in Nutrition – Dietetics option) first enroll at OSU as a Pre-Dietetics option student.

Each spring term, Pre-Dietetics option students can submit an application for the Didactic Program in Dietetics to start the Year 1 Dietetics option coursework the following fall term.

After completion of the following, students are accepted in the DPD program and their program code is changed to the Dietetics option.

  • Completion of all Pre-Dietetics courses
  • Grade of B- or higher in each of the NUTR courses listed on the Pre-Dietetics option (NUTR 104, NUTR 216, NUTR 240, and NUTR 325)
  • Grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher for all Pre-Dietetics courses
  • A minimum of 12 credits taken at OSU

Two-Year Plan for Completing DPD Coursework

The DPD program follows the OSU academic calendar. See here for a sample 4-year academic plan.

The Nutrition Degree Map shows the progression of the DPD required courses over 4-years. The degree map does not include electives or other baccalaureate degree requirements.

Plan to meet with academic advisors regularly to understand all options, schedule changes, and to assure all courses required for the B.S. Nutrition degree are included.

The DPD program follows a cohort model and the NUTR courses are not offered every term. Below is a current schedule of the NUTR courses offered during the 2-year DPD program. If students stray from this schedule, their graduation timeline may be delayed. If students would like to discuss following a different timeline, set up a meeting with the DPD Director.

Dietetics Option Schedule for NUTR Courses (Tentative)

Dietetics Option Year 1

Fall Term

  • NUTR 371 Preparing for Careers in Nutrition (1 cr)
  • NUTR 235 Science of Foods (5 cr)
  • NUTR 439* Communications in Dietetics (WIC) (3 cr)

Winter Term

  • NUTR 319 NUTR 319 Nutrition and Social Marketing  (3 cr)
  • NUTR 423 Community Nutrition (4 cr)
  • NUTR 311 Food Service Production & Purchasing (4 cr)

Spring Term

  • NUTR 439* (3 cr) Communications in Dietetics (WIC)

Dietetics Option Year 2

Fall Term

  • NUTR 417 Human Nutrition Science (Macronutrients) (4 cr)
  • NUTR 430 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (4 cr)

Winter Term

  • NUTR 418 Human Nutrition Science (Micronutrients) (4 cr)
  • NUTR 431 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (4 cr)

Spring Term

  • NUTR 407 Seminar (1 cr)
  • NUTR 432 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 (3 cr)
  • NUTR 446 Managing Food & Nutrition Services (4 cr)
  • NUTR 447 Management of Food Systems Lab (3 cr)

Course Notes

  • *NUTR 439 has limited enrollment as it is a WIC course. Students can take it either in fall or spring – whichever works best for their schedule. It must be taken in year 1 as it is a prerequisite for NUTR 430.
  • Students need to review MyDegrees to ensure they've covered all other required courses, e.g. BA 351 Managing Orgs, Stats, etc. In year 1, students typically have a large portion of their schedule committed to the A&P course series and labs.
  • KIN 324 Exercise Physiology is offered all quarters and has a prerequisite of the A&P series.
  • To enroll in NUTR 417 and NUTR 430 in year 2, students must have completed BB350 (or BB450+451), the A&P series, and NUTR 439. Additionally, BB 350 has a prerequisite of CH 332 and is only offered fall and spring terms. Students must work with their academic advisor to ensure they’re on track to finish all the prerequisite courses before fall year 2. Students at risk of falling behind should contact the DPD Director for support.