Prereq: DHN 313, DHN 510, DHN 512; must be taken concurrently with DHN 517. Limited to Dietetics majors only.
Counseling and communication theories are combined to study specific applications which include disease prevention, disease management and refinement of communication skills to enhance effectiveness as a practicing RD. Students will enhance their capacity to motivate others to practice healthy food behaviors. Active learners will develop a conceptual framework for future professional practice in dietetics as ethical counselors and facilitators of behavior change.
Counseling and communication theories are combined to study specific applications which include disease prevention, disease management and refinement of communication skills to enhance effectiveness as a practicing RD. Students will enhance their capacity to motivate others to practice healthy food behaviors. Active learners will develop a conceptual framework for future professional practice in dietetics as ethical counselors and facilitators of behavior change.