Nutrition and Food Science: Be Part of the Solution

Mission and Goals

The mission of the Dietetics Program at the University of Maryland is to provide students with a strong academic foundation, which emphasizes natural sciences, nutrition, foods, and foodservice administration. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with the knowledge needed by an entry-level dietitian after a supervised practice component (dietetic internship) has been completed. The mission of the Dietetics program is consistent with the mission of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the overall goals of the University of Maryland.

Goals of the Dietetics program:

To provide students with a strong, well-rounded education;
To prepare students to be competent, entry-level dietitians;
To attract and retain students with the greatest potential for productive careers; and
To foster student intellectual growth by encouraging students to participate in research and service projects related to their major.

For more information, contact nfscinfo@umd.edu

Last updated: 08/24/2006