Introduction - Dietetics
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Food Service Management
The Food Service Management Program is designed to prepare students for employment in food service operations as managers, supervisors, dietary technicians or other related occupations in the food industry. Graduates will have an understanding of problems in these fields, experience in use of materials and equipment related to the field, and will have participated in on-the-job training to practice skills and acquire experience.
Dietetic Technician – Nutrition Care
The Dietetic Technician Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to become qualified practitioners at the technician level in the area of dietetics. Program graduates should be able to work effectively, assisting a Registered Dietitian, in providing food service and nutrition care to individuals and groups in the community. Approval from The American Dietetic Association has been granted for the Dietetic Technician Associate of Applied Science degree. Students graduating from an approved program are eligible for membership in The American Dietetic Association, and to take the registration examination to become a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
Certificates of Technology
Food Service Certificates of Specialization
Dietary Manager
The 488-hour certificate is designed to prepare dietary managers utilizing the requirements of the Dietary Managers Association. Students entering the program should be employed in a food service position and have the approval and participation of a registered dietitian as preceptor. Students who complete the program will receive a certificate and will be eligible for membership in the Dietary Managers Association.Upon successful completion of the two-semester program, the student will be qualified to work under the consultation of a registered dietitian to participate in providing food management or nutrition care services.
School Food Service Study
This Certificate is planned to train food service personnel employed by school, hospitals, and similar institutions. The curriculum meets the standards set by the Texas School Food Service Association for school personnel training and certification.
Food Service Specialty
These certificates are designed to meet the requirements of the Texas School Food Service Association levels of certification.
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