All students who are accepted by EKU's Admission Office and declare their major as dietetics, are admitted to the University as pre-dietetics majors. However, admission to the pre-dietetics program does not guarantee admission to the dietetics program. To be admitted to the dietetics program the following criteria must be met: (1) complete a minimum of 45 semester hours (2) attain a minimum cululative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (3) earn a C or better in CHE 101, 107 and 102 or their equilalents if taken at another school (4) earn a B or better in NFA 121, 201, and 202. Once these requirements have been met, the student must apply to the Dietetics Program Director for a change from the pre-dietetics program to the dietetics program. No 400 level NFA courses may be taken prior to being admitted to the dietetics program.

After admission to the dietetics program, the student must meet the following criteria to receive a BS Degree and be granted a verification statement: (1) attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (2) earn a C or better in all major and supporting courses (other than those NFA courses in which a B or better is required per admission criteria).

The General Dietetics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association and features early exposure to professional dietetics courses in didactic and clinical settings.

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