Dietetics Technology Associate of Applied Science
Brown Mackie College — Michigan City
The Dietetics Technology program at Brown Mackie College – Michigan City offers education in the science behind creating healthy menus and counseling others in sound eating habits that address health issues and help prevent disease. This associate’s degree program can prepare students for a career as a dietary technician and other dietary careers.
Dietary technicians work under the direction of a dietician or nutritionist in planning and supervising food service operations, assessing nutritional needs, purchasing equipment and supplies, completing the associated administrative duties, and adhering to food service regulations. Our dietetics courses teach students the basics of nutrition screening, assessment, and counseling to seek dietary careers in wellness programs, nursing homes, and hospitals. You’ll also gain the knowledge required to work in food service management, providing meals to large numbers of people in settings such as restaurants and schools.
This Dietetics Technology degree program offers you courses on:
• Science: biology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology
• Food: nutrition, food technology, preparation, delivery systems
• Management and Standards of Practice: business, marketing, ethics, quality standards for services
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