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 Dietetics Education Programs in Arkansas

There are five programs in Arkansas that offers the Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and there are two Dietetic Internship programs that enable the student to complete the necessary practical experience to become a RD. There are many other Bachelors Degrees and internships in the United States. There are also 2 programs that offer advanced degrees for RDs. To find out more about becoming a nutrition professional in Arkansas, contact any of the program directors listed below.

Bachelors Degree Programs

Ouachita Baptist University
Stacy Freeman, MS, RD, LD
Box 3769
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
(501) 245-5542
freemans@obu.edu

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Lucille Meadows, MS, RD
Mail Slot 4971
1200 North University Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 575-8816/575-8817 
meadowsl@uapb.edu 

University of Central Arkansas
Nina Roofe, PhD, RD, LD
McAllister Hall 100
Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501)450-5955 
nroofe@uca.edu  

Harding University
Lisa Ritchie, EdD, RD, LD
HU 12233
Searcy, AR 72149-2233
(501) 279-4677
lritchie@harding.edu

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Elizabeth Huddleston, MS, RD
Graduate Research Assistant
Interim Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics
University of Arkansas
Human and Environmental Sciences
HOEC 118
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-7701 (office) 
ehuddles@uark.edu

Henderson State University
Penny Whelchel, MS, RD
HSU Box 7504
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
(870) 230-5542
whelchp@hsu.edu 

 Dietetic Internship Programs

UAMS/CAVHS Dietetic Internship
Tina Crook, PhD, RD, LD
Dietetic Internship Director and Assistant Professor
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
College of Health Related Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot #627
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Phone: 501-686-5714
Fax: 501-686-5716
tcrook@uams.edu

University of Central Arkansas
Debie Head, MSE, RD, LD, CDE
UCA Director Dietetic Internship
McAllister Hall 100
Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501) 450-5954
dhead@uca.edu

Dietetic Technician Programs in AR 

Dietetic Technicians have a degree from a two year college (Associate). There are two Dietetic Technician program in Arkansas -see below. These programs include both the necessary course work and the practical experience needed to become a DTR. 

Black River Technical College
Angie Caldwell, MS, RD, LD
PO Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870)892-4565 Ext 4120

U of A Community College
at Morrilton
Jennifer Coney, M.S., R.D.
coney@uaccm.edu
www.uaccm.edu

Advanced Degree Programs

University of Arkansas
School of Human Environmental Sciences
118 HOEC
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-4305
Fax: (479) 575-7171
E-Mail:
http://www.uark.edu/depts/hesweb 

Master's Degree Major: Food and Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy/Human Nutrition, Nutrition Biochemistry/Metabolism, Nutrition Research, Nutrition Science
Doctoral's Degree Major: Food and Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition Biochemistry/Metabolism, Nutrition Research, Nutrition Science
Alternate Education: Evening didactic courses 

University of Central Arkansas
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
McAllister Hall 100
Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501) 450-5954

Mary Harlan, EdD, RD, LD
501-450-5959
E-Mail: maryh@uca.edu 

Master's Degree Major: Master of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences- Nutrition/Dietetics track and General FACS track

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
College of Health Related Professions
Slot 627
4301 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
Reza Hakkak, PhD
501/686-6166
Fax: 501/686-5716
E-Mail: hakkakreza@uams.edu 
http://www.uams.edu/CHRP 

Master's Degree Major: Community/Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics/Nutrition Education, Health Promotion and Wellness, Sports Nutrition
Alternate Education: Evening didactic courses, Independent study

 

 

 

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