How Do I Start?
Dietetics
Before you apply to the distance program in dietetics, you should have completed at least 30 college credits including the following courses:
- College Algebra
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II *
- Principles of Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II * OR
- Structure and Function of Human Body* (equivalent to Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II)
*Chemistry II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II courses need to have been completed within the past five years.
Don't Meet the Above Prerequisites?
K-State and Barton County Community College (Barton) have teamed up to offer students the opportunity to earn their Dietetics BS degree. Barton offers the first two years of coursework, including all of the above required courses. They have online courses available, making it possible for you to keep employment while working toward your bachelor's degree.
Both K-State and Barton have worked together to develop a seamless articulation agreement – meaning college credits earned at Barton will easily transfer to K-State. This will ensure that you are taking courses that apply to your degree. Contact Barton today to get started.
Application Process for Students who Meet the Above Prerequisites
Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics:
- Apply online at http://consider.k-state.edu/admissions/ or print out an application there. You'll apply as a transfer student.
- Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office from each college you have attended.
- Send official descriptions of any relevant classes from the college catalog that was in effect when you were enrolled, as well as your resume to:
Karla Girard, Dietetics Distance Program Coordinator
Kansas State University
Department of HRD
104 Justin Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1404
If you do not have a catalog, you should contact your college's Registrar's Office to see if they have old catalogs on file and can send you a photocopy of the descriptions.
Admissions will forward your transfer course information to our Dean's Office. The Dean's Office will then check to make sure you meet the prerequisites. If you do, they will complete an evaluation of how your courses will apply toward the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. In order to allow time for the evaluation process, your application, official transcripts, and course descriptions need to be received no later than June 1 for fall semesters, November 1 for spring semesters, and April 1 for summer sessions.
If you do not meet the prerequisites, the Admissions Office will notify you and then you should check with Karla Girard to help figure out where you can take the courses you are lacking.
Process to Complete a Verification Statement for Eligibility
Students wishing to complete only a verification statement for eligibility to apply for dietetics internships (must already have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or the equivalent):
- Submit the nondegree program application form
- Have official transcripts sent to:
Karla Girard, Dietetics Distance Program Coordinator
Kansas State University
Department of HMD
104 Justin Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1404 - Also send Karla Girard your resume, as well as official descriptions of any relevant classes from the college catalog that was in effect when you were enrolled. If you do not have a catalog, you should contact your college's Registrar's Office to see if they have old catalogs on file and can send you a photocopy of the descriptions.
Your application, official transcripts, and supporting materials must be received by June 1 for fall semesters, November 1 for spring semesters, and April 1 for summer sessions.
If you do not meet the prerequisites, Karla Girard will notify you by e-mail and will help you figure out where you can take the courses you are lacking. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Karla Girard.
