“On the Ground” Field Experience
Advanced classroom and laboratory
instruction is linked with hands-on field
experience to best prepare students for
satisfying careers. Unlike students in
many programs whose first real-world
experience is the Dietetic Internship, LIFE
students roll up their sleeves throughout
their studies with three field experiences.
Field rotations in community, clinical and
management settings enable students to
shadow dietitians, interact with patients
and clients, and connect
theory with practice.
Small Classes, Individual Attention
Although classes with hundreds of students
might be the norm at many large, public
universities, at LIFE you’ll enjoy classes of
15 to 20 students (the average student to
teacher ratio is 17:1) working closely with
faculty mentors. The focus is on engaged and
active learning, such as small-group work,
one-on-one interaction with faculty, and
hands-on experience both on and off campus.
Faculty members also provide individual
advisement regarding course selection
and career preparation.
Student Scholarships
Outstanding students applying to any major in LIFE’s College
of Undergraduate Studies are eligible to apply for institutional
scholarships for their superior performance and promise. Georgia
resident students earning a Georgia HOPE Scholarship and/or
Tuition Equalization Grant for attending private schools can also
apply those toward further reducing their tuition costs. Contact
the Enrollment Office at (800) 543-3202 or [email protected]
to learn more.
Life University is a proud partner of the Yellow Ribbon
Program for military veterans. For information about
this program and to see if you qualify, please visit:
Gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill
Accelerated Course Options
Because LIFE follows the quarter system, you can enroll throughout
the year and finish more quickly by taking courses year round. You
can also select from the University’s many accelerated courses in
the sciences to complete your degree more quickly. Accelerated
course options in chemistry, physics and general biology each
quarter (in addition to traditional course offerings) are available
for those students wishing to fulfill pre-requisites, double-major or
otherwise complete required coursework more quickly.
Dig Deeper – Talk to Alums and Students, Visit Campus
Prospective students tell us the most important thing they did
while considering which school to attend was actually visiting
the campus. To learn more about a successful career in dietetics,
talk to our faculty or schedule a campus visit, check out our website
at www.LIFE.edu or contact our Admissions Department at
[email protected]; 800-543-3202.
Call or email us and we’ll connect you with a working professional
you can email, call or even visit. We are also happy to connect you
with current dietetics students.
“The professors are wonderful
and the classes really interesting,
but one of the best parts of the
program is the Field Experience.
I did field work in a nursing
home and seeing how the
dietitian worked with her
patients, how the patients
reacted, and how their health
improved was really powerful.”
Who We Are
Life University educates more than 2,600 students in associate degree
programs in Computer Information Management and Coaching Psychology;
bachelor’s degree programs in Biology, Biopsychology, Business
Administration, Health Coaching, Computer Information Management,
Exercise Science, General Studies, Nutrition, Dietetics and Psychology; our
Master of Science in Athletic Training; our Master of Science in Clinical
Nutrition; our Master of Science in Positive Psychology; our Master of
Science in Sport Health Science; and our Doctor of Chiropractic programs.
All programs are uniquely focused on a positive, wellness-centered
approach to health and human performance, and students are actively
engaged in a diverse and highly supportive academic community.
Life University
Office of Enrollment
1269 Barclay Circle SE
Marietta, Georgia 30060 USA
770-426-2884 | 800-543-3202
[email protected]
www.LIFE.edu
Make your mark
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Undergraduate
Degrees
Bachelor of Science
Dietetics
Understanding the
Power of Food
Mounting scientific evidence is
demonstrating the role of quality
nutrition in helping to prevent and
manage many chronic conditions. It
is also documenting the destructive
impact of poor nutrition.
In fact, the World Health Organization
(WHO) advocates putting nutrition
at the forefront of public health
policies and programs to combat
chronic conditions such as obesity,
type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, dental issues and
osteoporosis.
This growing understanding – in
conjunction with an aging population,
concerns about food safety and a rise
in nutrition-related disorders – is
fueling demand for nutrition experts.
Key Healthcare Team Members
Registered dietitians are highly skilled clinical professionals
who translate the science of nutrition into real-world solutions
to improve the health of their communities.
Clinical dietitians with the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential
work in hospitals, nursing care facilities, correctional facilities
and outpatient settings, and work with individual patients to
meet specific needs. A clinical dietitian may see a wide variety
of patients or specialize in one area, such as pediatric nutrition,
renal medical nutrition therapy or nutritional support in critical
care.
Registered dietitians provide pre-surgical nutritional assessments
and plans, develop diet plans for individuals with diabetes, cancer,
and kidney and liver disease, and specify intravenous nutrition
regimens as needed. They may also provide outpatient nutrition
counseling as an independent consultant, often via referrals
from physicians. Registered Dietitians (RD) can also be
e mployed as health coaches by insurance companies, where
they not only provide nutritional services to their clients, but
also help clients find the best possible care in a cost-effective
manner.
RDs can also become Medicare providers, receiving patient
referrals from insurance companies and physicians.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects demand to be particularly
high for dietetics professionals who specialize in renal, diabetic
and gerontological nutrition, and for employment of dietitians in
outpatient settings, physicians’ offices and with contract providers
of food services to grow rapidly.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also predicts growth
in the areas of complementary care and dietary supplements
(such as herbal remedies), food supply and biotechnology issues.
Opportunities also exist in the food industry in new product
development, and in sales and public relations, creating
informational materials for public education. Clinical dietitians
may also manage the food service department of an institution,
and individuals with a master’s or doctoral degree may conduct
research.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) also employ registered dietitians to
monitor food production and nutrient content and to develop
food-related legislation and nutrient intake recommendations.