2 Routes: Become an RDNEveryone's pathway to become an Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is different. Common routes for OSU students include:
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OSU's Bachelors + Dietetic Internship + OSU Masters Degree
OSU's bachelor's of science degree in nutritional sciences: dietetics program then complete a Dietetic Internship and begin a M.S. in Nutrition or a Masters in Public Health program at OSU.
Steps:
- Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences: Dietetics from OSU-Stillwater.
- Complete a dietetic internship program.
- Apply for a M.S. in Nutritional Sciences or Masters in Public Health degree program.
- Sit for the Commission of Dietetic Registration exam. Once you pass the exam, you'll be a certified RDN.
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TCC to OSU (2+2 track) + Dietetic Internship + OSU Masters Degree
2 years at Tulsa Community College to earn an A.S. in Nutritional Sciences + 2 years at OSU-Stillwater in the Bachelor of Science: Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics Program.
Followed by a dietetic internship + M.S. in Nutrition or Masters Public Health degree program.
Steps:
- Attend Tulsa Community College (TCC). Follow all requirements of the 2+2 transfer agreement with your TCC Associate in Science degree in Nutritional Sciences.
- Apply to OSU-Stillwater in your 2nd year fall semester at TCC to transfer to OSU for your 3rd year of college.
- Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences: Dietetics from OSU-Stillwater.
- Complete a dietetic internship program.
- Apply for a M.S. in Nutritional Sciences or Masters in Public Health degree program.
- Sit for the Commission of Dietetic Registration exam. Once you pass the exam, you'll be a certified RDN.
Timeline Overview:
- Freshman year/1st year - Meet with your TCC academic advisor for eligibility.
- Sophomore year/2nd year - Meet with your TCC academic advisor for eligibility & complete admissions application to OSU.
- Junior year/3rd year - Transfer to OSU-Stillwater to complete the B.S. in Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics.
- Senior year/4th year - Complete bachelor's degree and prepare tp apply for didactic internship/masters program at OSU.