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Education Programs in Arkansas
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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.
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Bachelors Degree Programs
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Ouachita Baptist University
Stacy Freeman, MS, RD, LD
Box 3769
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
(501) 245-5542
freemans@obu.edu
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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
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University of Central Arkansas
Tina Crook, MS, RD, LD
McAllister Hall 100
Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501)450-5955
tcrook@uca.edu
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Harding University
Lisa Ritchie, EdD, RD, LD
900 E. Center Avenue
Box 12233
Searcy, AR 72149-2233
(501) 279-4677
lritchie@harding.edu
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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
PO Box 7510
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
(870) 230-5542
whelchp@hsu.edu
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Dietetic Internship Programs
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UAMS/CAVHS Dietetic Internship
Amanda Dawson, MS, RD, LD
Interim Director Dietetic Internship
4301 West Markham, Slot #627
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-686-5714
amdawson@uams.edu
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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
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Dietetic Technician Programs in AR
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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.
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Black River Technical College
Angie Caldwell, MS, RD, LD
PO Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870)892-4565 Ext 4120
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U of A Community College
at Morrilton
Jennifer Coney, M.S., R.D.
coney@uaccm.edu
www.uaccm.edu
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Advanced Degree Programs
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University of Arkansas
School of Human Environmental Sciences
118 HOEC
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Marjorie E Fitch-Hilgenberg PhD, RD, LD
479/575-4305
Fax: 479/575-7171
E-Mail: mfitch@uark.edu
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
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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
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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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