Are you passionate about improving health and wellness?
Whether you dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian, a health promotion expert, or
a community-based nutrition educator, the Department of Human Nutrition at Winthrop
University has a place for you.
With four different degree programs and a minor to choose from, our courses are designed
to help you develop the knowledge and skills to confidently enter the job market after
you complete your program.
Academic Calendars
The undergraduate program in the Department of Human Nutrition utilizes the standard
Winthrop University 5-year calendar. The online MS in Human Nutrition utilizes the
3-year online program calendar.
We know that financial planning for your degree is an important step to preparing
for college. Luckily, Winthrop has created a detailed overview for you!
Overwhelmed with the cost of seeking higher education? More than 70% of Winthrop students
qualify for financial aid. Connect with our financial aid office to learn more about
your options.
We’ve become a laptop campus! Yes, that means you will need to purchase a laptop before
beginning your program with us. That ALSO means that we have been able to better integrate
technology into your courses to ensure you are getting the most relevant training
before you enter the field.
Winthrop University's Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship are accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190,
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, 800/877-1600, ext. 5400.