FANS 501. Adv Practice in Dietetics. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to prepare students for the supervised practice component of the Dietetic Internship Program. The course will focus on advanced principles of food, nutrition and dietetics principles required for professional practice as a Registered Dietitian.

FANS 540. Clin Food/Comm Srvc Dietet I. (5 Credits)

This course is designed to accompany the supervised practice component of The Virginia State University Dietetic Internship Program (VSU DI). The course will focus on the theory of clinical, food and community services. 400 hours of field experience are required. Interns will be expected to develop professionally as they practice instituting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics values.

FANS 550. Clin Food/Comm Srvc Dietet II. (5 Credits)

This is a continuation course that is designed to accompany the supervised practice component of the Virginia State University Dietetic Internship Program (VSU DI). The course will focus on the theory of clinical, food and community services. 400 hours of field experience are required. Interns will be expected to develop professionally as they practice instituting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics values.

FANS 570. Food Nurt Sci Resr Methodology. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to accompany the research laboratory component of The Virginia State University Dietetic Internship Program (VSU DI). The course will focus on applying food and nutrition laboratory techniques to a research question. Students are expected to prepare a manuscript and poster and present their findings at a local, state or national conference. 300 hours of laboratory experience are required. Interns will be expected to develop professionally as they practice instituting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics values.