B.S. in Nutrition

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The Health Sciences Department at Mansfield University offers a degree program in Nutrition with concentrations in Dietetics or Sports Nutrition. Those wishing to work in fitness and sports should select the sports nutrition concentration, while those wishing to become registered dietitians should select the dietetics concentration. This program prepares students to complete advanced degrees in the field, qualify for post-baccalaureate internships and/ or seek employment upon graduation. Career opportunities in this growing field include jobs as clinical dietitians, food-service directors, sports nutritionists, corporate nutritionists, private practice dietitians, wellness and weight control experts, and community dietitians in public and private organizations. Nutritionists inspire individuals and communities to make healthy food choices for wellness, enhanced sports performance, and in preventing and treating disease

Nutrition at Mansfield University

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics Concentration

For specific course and program requirements, please consult the current undergraduate catalog.

The Dietetics Concentration is designed to teach students a varied background in nutrition.

Completion of Dietetics Concentration prepares students for a rewarding career in nutrition and dietetics. Career opportunities in this growing field include jobs as food service directors, nutritionists in schools and fitness facilities, food and nutrition experts for food manufacturers or grocery store chains, clinical dietitians, and wellness and weight control programs. Many Dietetics graduates have found employment through community programs such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, or are employed in a variety of public and private organizations.

This program provides specialized courses in life cycle nutrition, community nutrition, advanced nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and counseling, food science, food service, chemistry, and biology.

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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition Concentration

For specific course and program requirements, please consult the current undergraduate catalog.

The Sports Nutrition Program is designed for students who seek graduate studies in related fields or who wish to prepare for careers in corporate wellness centers, fitness centers, and university and commercial athletic teams.

Completion of Sports Nutrition Program prepares students for careers in this rapidly growing field. This program is ideal for students who wish to work with healthy and active individuals and groups, or those who are seeking to develop or rebuild an active, healthy lifestyle.

This program provides a solid foundation for students who wish to study community-based health, wellness, and athletic performance.

View more information on the Sports Nutrition Concentration's program information and required courses.

Related Programs

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Scholarships

Students who major in nutrition may qualify for some of the many of the scholarships offered by Mansfield University. Students should contact the financial aid offices at Mansfield University and examine the list of scholarships available at Mansfield University.

There are three scholarships specifically for Nutrition and Dietetics students at Mansfield University. These Scholarships are:

The Katherine Keller Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded based on character, scholarship, culture, and service, which is taken from the Mansfield Creed. Faculty and Student Dietetic Association officers rank applicants on these traits.

Miss Keller was a foods instructor in the Home Economics Department and she served as department chairperson.

The Maryon Farrer Powell Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to a student who is majoring in dietetics. The recipient of this scholarship can be either an entering or currently enrolled student who demonstrates strong academic ability and has financial need. This is an $850.00 non-renewable award.

The Arthur and Martha Sharpe Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to a nutrition and dietetics major. Preference is given to a student from Wyoming or Clinton County.

Nutrition and Dietetics students in their junior year of study may be eligible for additional scholarships available from the Central Pennsylvania Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.

Careers

There are a variety of career opportunities for graduates of the Nutrition Program at Mansfield University. Graduates are currently working as clinical dietitians in hospitals and long-term care facilities; as managerial dietitians in food service and clinical nutrition management positions; as community nutritionists in outpatient clinics for health care companies and physicians' offices, at Women, Infants and Children clinics, in community fitness programs; as private practice dietitians and consultants; and as educators and researchers.

The jobs mentioned above are only a sample of the potential careers open to students who major in Nutrition at Mansfield University. Other career options include:

  • Clinical dietitian in hospital, HMO, or other health care facility
  • Consulting dietitian
  • Dietitian in a nursing home
  • Community dietitian with the Women, Infants and Children Program
  • Public health dietitian
  • Dietetic educator
  • Researcher with food or pharmaceutical companies
  • Researcher in a University or hospital setting
  • Sports nutritionist with fitness teams or corporate wellness programs
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Consumer affairs in food and nutrition related businesses
  • Public relations in food and nutrition related businesses
  • Product development in food and nutrition related businesses
  • Private practice dietitian
  • Food service director in a hospital, or other health care facility
  • School food service director
  • Day-care food service director
  • Correctional facility food service director
  • Caterer
  • Peace Corps worker
  • Cooperative extension agent
  • Food buyer or distributor
  • Food and drug inspector

For a listing of available jobs and internships in your field, visit the Career Center at Mansfield University!

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Our Alumni

The nutrition program has alumni working in a variety of clinical settings and also pursuing further degrees.

View stories of our fabulous alumni.

Connect with the Nutrition Program

Department Chair:
Glorianne Dziuba
gdziuba@mansfield.edu
Mansfield Office:
212C Elliott Hall
Phone: 570-662-4526
Sayre Office:
211 Patterson Building
Phone: 570-887-4726

Program Director:
Dr. Mary Feeney
mfeeney@mansfield.edu
213-C Elliott
Phone: 570-662-4553

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Administrative Assistant:
Laurie Kinsman
lkinsman@mansfield.edu
2010A Patterson Building, Sayre
Phone: 570-887-4278
204 Elliott Hall, Mansfield
Phone: 570-662-4481

Nutrition Accreditation

The Nutrition and Dietetics Program has been in existence at Mansfield University since the 1970's. The Mansfield University Nutrition and Dietetics program is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) (Formerly the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association) the accrediting agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800/877-1600 ext 5400.

This program provides the didactic instruction required to meet the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) Foundation Knowledge and Skills for Entry-Level Dietitians and Standards of Education. This program allows graduates to apply for an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) supervised practice program, which leads to eligibility to write the registration examination for dietitians.

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor's degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Mansfield University are eligible to apply to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.

In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements click here.

For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN click here.

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Licensure and Certification Information

While some of Mansfield University's professional degree programs are designed to prepare students to meet Pennsylvania's licensure or certification requirements, these programs are not necessarily compatible with licensure or certification requirements in other states. Students who plan to enroll in Mansfield's degree programs with the intent to pursue licensure or certification in states other than Pennsylvania must be aware of the professional licensure requirements in those states. Current students who are planning to undertake field experiences outside of Pennsylvania should also be aware the requirements of other states. Consistent with federal regulations, Mansfield is making a good faith effort to determine if our academic programs leading to licensure or certification meet the requirements of licensing boards in other states. Doing so requires contacting out-of-state licensing boards and having those boards review Mansfield's program curricula. As information from the out-of-state licensure boards is received, it will be posted on the University Licensure and Certification page.