The University of North Dakota's College of Nursing in Grand Forks offers bachelor's degrees in both dietetics and community nutrition. The curriculum for both programs includes communication, psychology, anatomy, statistics, nutrition, and professional development. Community nutrition students also take electives focused on food preparation and food service, or sports nutrition, gerontology and family nutrition. After graduation, those who opted for the community nutrition degree may go on to complete North Dakota's requirements for Licensed Nutritionist certification.
Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, offers three nutrition majors in its department of nutrition and dietetics. The nutrition and dietetics major is for those who wish to practice clinically as nutritionists or dietitians, and lays the groundwork for further study and certification. The nutrition science major is suitable for those who wish to continue into medical school or an advanced degree in nutritional research. The nutrition and food service management major is designed for those who plan to follow a career in institutional or private food service or catering. There is significant overlap among the three, in their core curricula.
Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, offers a bachelor's degree in nutrition and food science. The curriculum includes scientific subjects such as chemistry and microbiology, classes on management and regulatory topics, and core courses and electives in various aspects of nutrition. Among these are pediatric nutrition, geriatric nutrition, advanced food science and consumer behavior. Graduates may pursue clinical practice, advanced degrees or institutional research.
The C.W.Post campus of Long Island University in Brookville offers a bachelor's degree in nutritional science. The degree program incorporates a "didactic program in dietetics," which is accredited by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Students who plan to certify as dietitians must also complete a clinical internship before writing their certification exams.