Undergraduate Program
The College of Health Sciences and Human Services offers the following undergraduate program in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics:
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Major in Dietetics
The program is accredited by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, telephone number is (800) 877-1600.
Academics Requirements and Procedures
To be considered for admission to the Coordinated Program, a grade point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and eighty (80) semester hours of college credit are required.
Application to the professional phase of the program is made when the student has or is about to complete eighty (80) semester credit hours. These must be earned at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have completed the following Course Concentrations found on the Degree Plan, which include, the University General Education Requirements, Interdisciplinary Support, Science Support, and the Dietetics Core prior to entering the program. Please refer to the Degree Plan.
Additional Program Expenses
In addition to college expenses of tuition, room and board, books and other general expenses, participation in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics includes the following approximate repsentative fees.
Student Liability Insurance (part of tuition fee) $30.00/year
Physical Exam, Student Health Services $65.00/year
Uniform, Lab Coats, and ADA Student Patches $100.00/year
Meals Varies by personal preference
Associate ADA Membership $50.00/year
ADA's Dietetic Gold Pin $35.00
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete all courses and practicums with a grade of "C" or better. Grade of "C" is 75.0 - 79.9% of maximum possible points.
2. Complete all five practicums with at least 900 hours of supervised practice.
3. Complete two Exit Exams and one mock RD (Registered Dietitian) exam with a minimum of 75%.
4. Complete university graduation requirements.
5. Issued a Verification Statement for the RD exam.
General Information
Undergraduate information: list of programs and catalogs.
Courses: info and course listings.
Advising: academic advisement.
Scholarship Information
The office of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics administers several awards throughout the academic year. Since application criteria and deadlines vary for each award, students should contact our office for additional information. A brochure with more detailed information is also available in our office from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are located in the COHS&HS, HSHW 2.226.
Contact:
Mari Espinoza or Lina Ramirez
College of Health Sciences and Human Services
The University of Texas-Pan American
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78541
956/665-5264