A degree in dietetics prepares a graduate for a career in food service or nutritional programs.  Dietitians assist in controlling diseases and maintaining overall health through planning and implementing programs for food service and nutrition.  They may also counsel individuals or do nutritional research.  

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

Administrative Dietitian                               
Cafeteria Supervisor
Clinical Dietitian                                           
Consulting Dietitian
Corporate Wellness Manager                    
Diet Center Manager
Dietary Consultant                                       
Dietetic Engineer                                         
Dietitian                                                         
Eating Disorder Program Manager
Educational Dietitian                                   
Food and Drug Inspector    
Food Scientist                                              
Food Service Director                     
Gerontological Nutritionist                             
Hospital Dietitian
Industrial Firm Dietitian                               
Nutrition Counselor
Nutrition Support Dietitian                           
Nutritional Biochemist
Out-Patient Clinic Dietitian                         
Private Practice Dietitian
Public Health Nutritionist                             
Research Dietitian
Research Nutritionist                                   
Teacher                     
Therapeutic Dietitian                                   
Sports Dietitian        
Weight Management Specialist

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

College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Nutrition Careers (HEAL 40)
Opportunities in Home Economics Careers (OCC 109)
Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry (OCC 88.1)
Opportunities in Culinary Careers (OCC 54)
Opportunities in Food Service Careers (OCC 89)
Opportunities in Restaurant Careers (OCC 187)
Careers for Gourmets & Others Who Relish Food (OCC PT 28)

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
American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org/Public/
America's Career 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