Candidacy

Special progression standards exist for Dietetic Technician majors. Students take courses in the “pre-clinical” phase of the major. To progress to the “clinical” phase, specific criteria must be met. Students must apply for candidacy during the Spring semester. Candidacy Code: DTP000.4699.

“Pre-Clinical” KEY COURSES FOR ENTERING THE DT PROGRAM ARE:

• SCB 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• SCC 210 Foundations of Chemistry
• SCD 200 Introductory Nutrition
• ENG 101 Composition I

Pre-Clinical Key Courses must be completed before permission is given to enter the Program. A minimum of a C grade must be obtained in all Key Courses. A cumulative grade point of 2.5 is required for candidacy into the program. To remain in the clinical phase, a student must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses (SCD) and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0. Major courses may be repeated only once. If a successful grade is not earned at the second attempt, a student will no longer be eligible to participate in the Dietetic Technician Program.