Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Nutrition and Dietetics)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$15,006/Yr
$15,006 /Yr
- With an education rooted in science and community experiences, students will be able to better help others understand the importance a healthy diet and good nutrition play in our everyday lives.
- The mission of the Missouri State University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is to prepare graduates committed to fostering ethical leadership, community engagement, cultural competence, and lifelong learning for acceptance into an accredited supervised practice program, leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
- Prepare competent graduates for a supervised practice program and/or careers in nutrition and dietetic-related fields.
- Provide a scientific foundation for expertise in the translation of food, nutrition, and medical science while promoting health and nutritional well-being.
- Promote community engagement, lifelong learning, and ethical practice.
- Learning outcomes:
- Program graduates will demonstrate competencies consistent with best practices in their discipline.
- Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to think critically, analyze complex and diverse concepts, and use reason and judgment.
- Program graduates will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in academic and professional settings.
- Program graduates will interact effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and work through differences with civility.
- Program graduates will exhibit ethical leadership skills in professional practice and community service.
- Program graduates will utilize knowledge and skills related to their discipline to engage in activities that directly benefit the University or the civic community.
- Program graduates will demonstrate readiness to pursue life-long learning through continuing education, scholarship, service, and participation in professional organizations.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $15006 (USD 15006) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Living Costs | $9284 (USD 9284) |
Health Insurance | $1616 (USD 1616) |
Books and supply | $13460 (USD 13460) |
Total Cost | $24360 (USD 24360) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a full sequence of studies that would qualify them for admission to university-level work in their own country. Additionally, freshman international students must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation, and have academic records demonstrating achievement comparable to the achievement required by the domestic Freshman Admission Requirements. Completed course work must be equivalent to the twelve-year program in the United States. To qualify as official, documents must be sent to the Missouri State Office of International Services directly from the issuing institution.
- Students are required to submit SAT or ACT scores.
- Students may not need an ACT or SAT score to be admitted. If they have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, then students meet the selection index requirements, and a test score is not needed for admission purposes.
- Proof of student’s proficiency in English is required if their primary language is not English. Persons who have completed one or more years of university-level study in the U.S. may be exempt at the discretion of the International Services Office. International students hailing from non-English speaking countries must submit TOEFL/IELTS... or any equivalent test score reports to meet the English proficiency requirement.
- A Missouri State GPA of at least 2.90; and a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of at least 2.90. The exception to the minimum GPA may be made in unusual circumstances.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Microsoft Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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