Dietary Manager Certificate

This 18 credit-hour certificate program is designed for persons who desire a position in health care food service supervision. Food service personnel working in nutrition related fields who would like to enhance their management and clinical skills and promotion opportunities may also benefit from this program of study.

A dietary manager performs supervisory and clinical duties necessary to meet the basic nutritional needs of individuals. Supervision of employees, assuring menu acceptance by clients and managing food production are several of the responsibilities of a dietary manager.

The curriculum is approved by the Dietary Manager Association. Students who complete the 18-credit hour certificate are eligible to take a national certification examination.

 
First Semester
DIT 100 Introduction to Dietetics 2
DIT 101 Basic Nutrition 3
FSM 114 Food Standards and Sanitation 2
total: 7
Second Semester
DIT 102 Advanced Nutrition 3
DIT 200 Dietetic Clinical Laboratory II 5
DIT 220 Food Systems Administration 3
total: 11


  1. Prerequisites waived for Dietary Manager student.