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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Dietetics (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus, Manhattan Online

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The BS in Dietetics prepares learners for a career as Registered Dietitians (RD). RDs are healthcare professionals that translate the science of food and nutrition to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. RDs work in a wide range of settings—including hospitals, sports teams, private practices, food systems, and military units—making their training both broad and practical. Our undergraduate program prepares students for these diverse roles through courses in natural, behavioral, and social sciences, along with communication, research, and management skills.

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Admission and completion of the BS in Dietetics does not guarantee issuance of a DPD Verification Statement. Learners must undergo a mid-curriculum review to be considered for verification eligibility, which is based on academic performance, completion of required coursework, and other program criteria. The DPD Verification Statement qualifies them to:

  • Apply to accredited supervised practice programs (a required step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian, RD)
  • Immediately sit for the CDR credentialing exam to become a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR), which does not require completion of supervised practice or a graduate degree.

To earn the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, learners must complete an accredited supervised practice program, earn a master's degree, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the degree and earn the DPD Verification Statement, learners must:

  • Earn a B or better in all professional courses
  • Have earned a C or higher in Major Support Courses
  • Successfully complete the DPD Verification Statement eligibility review
  • Complete the following four courses at Kansas State University:
    • FNDH 400
    • FNDH 631
    • FNDH 632
    • FNDH 645

Note: To ensure alignment with ACEND accreditation standards and professional preparation expectations, courses completed at institutions outside the United States are not eligible to fulfill professional (DPD) coursework requirements. Students may still submit international transcripts for evaluation of pre-requisite, general education or elective credit, as appropriate.

Prospective students please visit: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/health-sciences/academics/undergraduate/dietetics/

 

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core  is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core  

Program Requirements: (77 credit hours)

* If any of the following courses are applied towards K-State Core requirements, please consult your advisor on additional courses to meet the 120 hours.


Grades of C or higher required for Major Support Courses.  
Grades of B or higher required for Professional Studies Courses. ​​​​​​​

HHS Course: (3 credit hours)

Math Requirement (3 Credit hours)

If not met through K-State Core Requirements, STAT 225 is required.

Major Support Courses: (25 credit hours)

*Grades of C or higher required. 

Professional Studies: (46 credit hours)

*Grades of B or higher required in Professional Studies.
FNDH 400, FNDH 631, FNDH 632, and FNDH 645 must be completed at Kansas State University.

Unrestricted Electives: (9 credit hours)

Dependent on course selections to fulfill K-State Core requirements.

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

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