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The Bachelors Program in
Nutritional Science

Program Philosophy
The overall goal of the bachelors in the Nutritional Science program is to prepare students for graduate studies or for entry level positions in nutrition, dietetics, food service management or food science.

Students may select one of two options:

The Nutritional Science Option--Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
The Nutritional Science option (DPD) prepares students to work as nutritionists or continue their education at the Masters level. In addition, the Nutritional Science option prepares students to enter dietetics internships approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP)
The Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP) option is designed for persons seeking both academic course work and supervised practice required to qualify to take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Requirements for the Options:

  1. Nutritional Science
    1. Admission to Cal State LA
    2. Grade C or better in all program coursework

  2. CDP
    1. Application to the program
    2. Grade Point Average of 2.75 or better

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