Nutrition Track Options

Nutrition and Foods Major in Nutrition and Foods with Minor 

This degree is for students who are interested in the field of nutrition, but who do not plan to seek the RD credential. This major allows you to choose a minor. Graduates with this degree may pursue one of the many career opportunities in food-related or hospitality businesses, education, research, health agencies, sales, or media communications.

Nutrition and Foods Major in Nutritional Science

While all 4 degree options in Nutrition and Foods are founded upon a solid base of science, this major is for those who wish to include the most scientifically rigorous approach to the study of nutrition. This degree will prepare graduates for graduate programs in a variety of fields, including the Texas State MS in Human Nutrition. It will also prepare graduates to pursue career opportunities in research, health agencies and industry.  In order to pursue, continue in and graduate with this major, you must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.

Nutrition and Foods Major in Dietetics

This degree is for students who wish to pursue the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential. The first step in pursuing this credential is obtaining a degree from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD); the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) accredits this program at Texas State. An accredited program is approved under the CADE Standards of Education as meeting academic requirements (Foundation Knowledge and Skills Requirements) leading to a bachelor's degree.  In order to pursue, continue in and graduate with this major, you must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.   There is no minor for this major.  A graduate of an accredited program earns a Verification Statement issued by the Director of the program, and thus successfully achieves the first of three steps required for the RD credential. The next step is to apply for, gain acceptance into, and complete a post-graduate Dietetic Internship (DI). This application process is competitive, and DI programs consider GPA, related work experience and letters of recommendation when reviewing applications. There are many DI programs throughout the US. Texas State University has a post-graduate DI and competitive graduates from Texas State and across the nation fill 9 slots per year. Upon successful completion of a post-graduate DI, the third and final step for becoming an RD is to pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Texas State recommends that you maintain an overall 3.0 GPA or higher in your undergraduate DPD major to improve your chances of being accepted into a post-graduate DI. The RD credential is required for many job opportunities, including positions in hospitals, and improves qualification for employment in many nutrition-related jobs.

Nutrition and Foods Major in Nutrition with Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science Teacher Certification

This degree option is for those who wish to teach in high school programs. The program includes many courses in Nutrition and Foods, and prepares graduates for careers in education.