The purpose of the Didactic Program in Health Science is to prepare students to meet the foundation knowledge and skills for dietetics as defined by the ACEND through the following goals:

• Provide rigorous & complete education not only based on scientific knowledge essential to practice dietetics, but provide interpretive expertise, problem solving abilities and excellent communication skills
• Provide opportunities to gain practical work experience within their chosen field or specialization by providing community service to various agencies & organizations within the Colorado Springs metropolitan area
• Prepare graduates for entry into & completion of a dietetic internship or other selected pathways appropriate for careers in food/nutrition management, sales, production or marketing without completion of the RD credential
• Identify/prepare students pursing entry into graduate or post-baccalaureate program of study