BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements
Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:
English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:
Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:
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University Requirements
Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________
Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing
Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36
Total Hours: 122
This degree program is designed to be completed in 4 years. Changing majors, academic issues, or other unforeseen circumstances may require additional semesters for completion. Official degree requirements are found in the student’s Degree Audit within MyBGSU.
Preparation for the Internship Application
- GPA: a GPA of 3.0 or above by graduation is recommended to have a better chance of being accepted into a Dietetic Internship Program.
- Work Experience: Most internship sites demand work and/ or volunteer experiences related to dietetics as part of the application credentials. Work/volunteer experience is recommended throughout the academic program as well as during the summer.
- Recommendation Letters: Usually, three recommendation letters are required. It helps to build up favorable work relationships with supervisors and professors on a long-term basis. It is helpful to have a recommendation letter from a work-related registered dietitian.