Dietetics

Our Program

Registered Dietitians (RD), are healthcare professionals that translate the science of food and nutrition to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. RDNs work in a wide range of settings—including hospitals, sports teams, private practices, and military units—making their training both broad and practical. Our undergraduate program prepares students for these diverse roles through courses in natural, behavioral, and social sciences, along with communication, research, and management skills.

Graduates of the undergraduate dietetics program are eligible to apply for post-baccalaureate supervised practice and graduate degree programs, both of which are required to sit for the RD credentialing exam. K-State offers a 12-month master’s level dietetic internship (MSDI) that provide supervised practice experiences within the state of Kansas, available exclusively to graduates of K-State’s undergraduate dietetics program.

As an alternative pathway, graduates may choose to pursue the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential, which does not require completion of supervised practice or a graduate degree.

This program is available on the Manhattan campus and through K-State Online.

Note: Registered Dietitians (RD) may also use the title Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); both are equally valid and refer to the same credential.

Program Highlights

• 95% first-time RD exam pass rate
• Only accredited bachelor’s dietetics program in Kansas
• Accelerated pathway with Master’s in Food, Nutrition and Health program
• Upper-level courses taught by experienced Registered Dietitians

Career Opportunities

• Medical Centers
• Health Departments
• Public and Private Clinics
• Government Programs
• K-12 Schools
• Athletic Departments
• Retail Grocery
• Product Research & Development
• Self-Employment

Resources

• Program Information and Objectives
• Program Guide (pdf)
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• Didactic Program in Dietetics Required Courses (pdf)
• K-State Didactic Program in Dietetics Handbook (pdf)
• K-State DPD Learning Assessment Plan (pdf)
• Dietetics Professional Advisory Board (pdf)
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Program Contacts

• Heidi Oberrieder, MS, RD, LD, Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
• Sydney Cochran, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, Didactic Program in Dietetics

The Kansas State Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400.