Students will complete a Bachelor of Science degree which includes 47 hours of university studies requirements as well as the professional classes. The professional requirements make up the remainder of the 128 hour curriculum. These courses prepare students with the foundation knowledge and skills identified as necessary by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). These include knowledge of nutrition and its effect on health and well-being; skills in nutrition assessment, analysis, and counseling of individuals; knowledge of social and cultural factors that influence eating behavior and choice; fundamental knowledge of human biological sciences, chemistry, statistics, and research; knowledge of management, food preparation, and service, and food composition.

The Dietetics Program integrates practical work experience in clinical nutrition and food services into the curriculum to complement classroom learning. Mentoring relationships with Registered Dietitians in the community are encouraged. Practicum classes allow students to be placed in a variety of community hospitals, food service facilities, nursing homes, or public health organizations to work with nutrition professionals.

Students who graduate with a degree in dietetics are prepared for entry into an accredited dietetic internship. An internship consisting of a supervised work experience for 6 months to one year may be completed through Murray State University or other universities and business in the U.S. Acceptance into an internship is a competitive process. Applicants are evaluated based upon work experience, college performance and other factors. Successful competition of an internship program and a passing grade on the national ADA exam are required to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).