Nutrition and Dietetics
Turn your passion for food and health into a rewarding career with SUNY Empire’s B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. Designed for students who’ve already completed an associate degree in nutrition or a related discipline, this fully online, 120-credit completion program helps you expand your skills, deepen your expertise, and move confidently toward becoming a leader in the field of nutrition and wellness.
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Program Overview
Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Next term starts
Summer 2026
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Make a Difference in Nutrition Science
Our program gives you a high-quality education that meets industry expectations. Although this is a non-licensure program, it sets you up for continued success—serving as a direct pathway to the online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta for those who want to advance their expertise and career opportunities.
"SUNY Empire provided me with the flexibility to balance my professional responsibilities and academic pursuits, allowing me to advance my career while continuing to help others."
Lynda Wilson '23
Gain the Skills to Prepare You for Your Future
- Explore current issues in nutrition and dietetics through the lens of evidence-based research.
- Understand and compare diverse perspectives within the evolving field of nutrition science.
- Assess nutritional needs for individuals of all ages using standardized tools and methods.
- Recognize and address nutrition-related conditions and diseases through clinical understanding.
- Apply nutrition science and metabolism principles to create effective, personalized nutrition plans.
- Communicate professionally by documenting nutrition care using industry-standard terminology.
- Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based nutrition education for diverse communities.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to plan and implement comprehensive nutrition care.
For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.
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Check for Prior Learning Credits
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
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Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Summer 2026
Deadline to apply
April 10
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Meet our Professors
Dr. Kim S. Stote, PhD, MPH, RDN, CDN
Associate Professor and Program Director Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Kim Stote holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University and an MPH from the University of South Florida. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, epidemiology, and public health. Her research focuses on diet, chronic disease prevention, and health equity. She also serves as President of the Eastern NY Fulbright Chapter.
