The UW-Stevens Point dietetics program has a five-year pass rate of 79 percent on the national RD exam for those taking the exam the first time and 96 percent pass rate for everyone taking the exam during their first year (first time plus repeat attempts). The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), an affiliate for the professional organization, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 Phone: 312-899-0040 x5400. We continually assess our objectives to meet our goals and provide a quality education for our UW-Stevens Point dietetics students; please contact program director Professor Jasia Steinmetz, RD, CD to request program outcomes data. Please use the link above to access our student handbook, which includes our mission, goals, objectives and outcomes; pathway to becoming an RD or DTR; degree requirements, advising process and academic calendar; program costs, financial aid and scholarships; policies and procedures; information for prospective and transfer students; and more guidance to navigate your dietetics degree at UWSP.

Achieving the RD credential requires a master’s degree in addition to obtaining a verification statement from an accredited program and an internship. Some master’s programs are accredited to provide the verification statement. But there are many reasons to choose an accredited undergraduate dietetics program.

Advantages of the B.S. in dietetics

• Preparation for multiple careers: Graduates emerge from the bachelor’s degree with expertise in nutrition, community health, food service and management, opening doors to many career pathways right after the B.S.
• Specialize at the M.S. level in anything (literally): Current ACEND  standards allow students graduating from an accredited B.S. program to earn their master’s in any field. The dietetics B.S. makes you a nutrition expert and the internship provides supervised dietetic work experience. A master’s in exercise physiology, business administration, or counseling psychology, for example, gives you higher level expertise and added credentials that position you for the career path you want.
• More affordable: Meeting dietetics education standards requires many course credits. Earning those credits within the B.S. saves money compared to taking them at the graduate level.
• More options: The B.S. in dietetics qualifies you for professional nutrition positions.  Earn a salary while gaining professional experience while you complete the M.S. to save money and be more competitive applying for the dietetic internship of your choice.