A degree in dietetic technology enables graduates to work as assistants to dietitians in food services and nutritional programs.  Dietetic technicians generally work under dietitians and plan or produce meals according to established guidelines.  They may also counsel individuals or teach the principles of food and nutrition.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to dietetic technology majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Administrative Dietitian                   
Caterer
Clinical Dietitian                               
Community Dietitian
Consulting Dietitian                         
Dietitian         
Dietetic Technician                          
Food Management Technician
Food Service Director                     
Health and Nutrition Consultant
Home Health Care Aide                  
Nurse                                                 
Nutrition Journalist                           
Nutritionist
Personal Trainer                              
Public Health Nutritionist
Research/Education Dietitian
Sports Nutritionist                
Teaching Dietitian                            

Resources Available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

Career Opportunities in Health Care (HEAL 2)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Exploring Health Care Careers (HEAL 8)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Health and Medical Careers (HEAL 26)
Opportunities in Nutrition Careers (HEAL 40)

Web sites:

BSU Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences: http://www.bsu.edu/fcs/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Dietetics/Dietetic Technology):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Research InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org