You are what you eat
Study the recipe behind human health and development
From addressing chronic health issues to achieving optimal athletic performance, our Nutrition major or minor provides you with the knowledge you need to make positive life changes. Offering in-class cooking experiences and access to Durango’s hyper-local food hub, FLC’s Nutrition program provides just the right spice you need to tackle any profession in this thriving industry.
For some, Nutrition is the main dish, but if your focus lies elsewhere, a Nutrition minor pairs well with many other majors, both in and outside of our Health & Human Performance department.
We are currently a candidate for accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) for a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
The Fort Lewis College Nutrition Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is designed to prepare Nutrition majors for a supervised practice and/or graduate studies in the career pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The FLC Nutrition DPD program has been accepted for accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190Chicago, IL 60606-6995(312) 899-0040 ext. 5400ACEND Website
Learn more about the DPD Program
For more information, contact:
Marnie Clay, MS, RDNDirector, FLC Nutrition Program Didactic Program in Dieteticsmsclay@fortlewis.edu970-247-6602
Program Licensure Information
Program Name: NutritionProgram Degree/Certificate: Bachelor of ScienceDelivery Mode: Lecture
Important Note: Colorado is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) through the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE). Because each state has its own laws and standards regarding teacher preparation, our programs do not prepare candidates for licensure in states other than Colorado. If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification in a state other than Colorado, you should contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state. They can provide information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements, and how the Colorado license may transfer before program completion.
State Licensure Determination: Before enrolling, students must determine if this program aligns with licensure requirements in their intended state of practice.
Meets Requirements: Colorado
Does Not Meet Requirements: States other than Colorado, as this program does not specifically prepare candidates for licensure outside of Colorado.
Reciprocity Licensure Resources by State:
Additional Steps for Licensure
To achieve licensure or certification in teaching, students may need to:
Student Responsibility
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which they plan to practice to:
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The coursework in this concentration focuses on human movement, offering you the foundation to apply nutrition to a career in the health and fitness industry.
Line up your coursework to focus on nutrition from a population perspective. If you see a future creating or running programs that focus on community or population health, this is your path.
Start with your knowledge of nutrition, toss with business administration and management coursework, and then season to taste with marketing. Voila! You're on the path to a business providing healthy, delicious meals.
"FLC’s Health & Human Performance department takes pride in its interdisciplinary and experiential perspectives. In Nutrition, we are excited to open discussions around food science, culture, lifecycle, and the food industry."