Dietetics Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Dietetics
The School of Public Heath offers a major focused on nutritional principles of food and diet, along with science classes including medical nutrition therapy, food chemistry, and life cycle nutrition. This four-year undergraduate program allows students to obtain the knowledge needed to apply to supervised practice or apply to graduate school to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist However, this is not the only career option that is available with this major. Other career possibilities include corporate wellness, sports nutrition, and food research and development. Education in this health field gives students a broad set of courses and promotes the wellbeing and health of individuals and communities. Dietitians interact with people, helping them make healthy food choices.
If you are interested in a Dietetics major, take IUB’s Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) online. The results of the CPE will determine your placement level for your initial IUB chemistry course. For more details on the CPE, contact the Department of Chemistry at (812) 855-2700.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Public Health’s Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Dietetic Technicians
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Bakers
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- Cooks, Restaurant
- Farm and Home Management Advisors
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chefs and Head Cooks
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Social
- Conventional
Dietetics Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Serve Clients and Customers
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Coach
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.