Where lives of influence, skill and service take shape.
From coursework to internships, gain the experience you need to excel. At Lipscomb, you will receive an immersive education in a Christian environment where compassion, innovation and bold leadership are valued and encouraged. We will prepare you for influence in your career, whether your eye is set on becoming a registered dietitian, working in food systems management or leading as a sports nutritionist.
By choosing to study in the health care capital of the U.S., you will receive ample opportunity to work in local hospitals, outpatient clinics, and public health forums. Our many experiential learning opportunities will prepare you for success in your chosen career — to make a lasting difference in every life you serve.
Over 90% placement rate for Dietetic Internships.
Our mission is to produce caring, competent, and compassionate nutrition professionals who exemplify a Christian commitment to a life of service.
The Lipscomb University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) currently has accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), a specialized body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In order to be credentialed as a registered dietitian, you must complete a postgraduate 1,200-hour internship program accredited by ACEND and complete an accredited master's program prior to sitting for a registration examination. For details about this process, click here.
An internship is usually 6-12 months or longer if combined with a graduate program. Lipscomb's Master of Science in Nutrition degree is combined with a dietetic internship program. Learn more about Lipscomb's program here.
After successful completion of the postgraduate internship, students must pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. To maintain the Registered Dietitian status, continued professional education is required.
Lipscomb dietetics program has been in existence since 1979. The current director has been at Lipscomb for 20 years. Our program uses a variety of methods to assess how well we are meeting our program goals. We conduct surveys of seniors, graduates, internship directors, and employers to evaluate the quality of our educational experience.
Our data indicates a 96 percent placement rate of our graduates into internship programs. We have a 100 percent employment record for graduates seeking jobs in the dietetics field as registered dietitians.
Surveys indicate the majority of our graduates would recommend our program to others. The graduates expressed a high regard for the instructors in the program and the individual attention they received as a student at Lipscomb.
The Lipscomb Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics serves to assist members in becoming professionally active in the field of dietetics, as well as increasing awareness of opportunities and events related to the profession that may be occurring either locally or nationally. LAND also conducts a number of service projects each year in an effort to make others more aware of issues related to nutrition.
Programs
Dietetics
Study under passionate faculty who are dedicated to your growth and success. Our program is known for its ability to prepare graduates for graduate study and careers in nutrition and dietetics. Once you earn your degree, you could go on to join 100 percent of your peers who were placed into jobs in the field or accepted into graduate programs following completion of the program.
About Dietetics
Dietetic Internship (Graduate Level)
Your passion is to help others live a healthier lifestyle through their diet and nutrition. We provide experiences to prepare you to become a registered dietitian through supervised practice and graduate level coursework.
About Dietetic Internship
