Department
Program
Contact Information
Brian Carroll, Instructor/Lecturer
Email: bcarro18@utm.edu
Phone: 731-881-7100
Dr. Keith Dooley, Dept. Chair
Email: wdooley@utm.edu
Phone: 731-881-7100
Professional Licensure & Educational Requirements by State
These “Determinations” are accurate to the best of our abilities. These licensure disclosures will be reviewed annually in May and June and updated/published in July.
| State | Professional Agency | Determination: Meets/Does Not Meet | Determination: Graduating from UTM’s Dietetic makes students eligible to take licensure exams required by individual states. Yes/No |
| Alabama | Board for Dietetics & Nutritionists | Does Not Meet | No |
| Alaska | Alaska Dietitians & Nutritionists | Does Not Meet | No |
| Arizona | nutritionED.org | Does Not Meet | No |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Board of Dietetics | Does Not Meet | No |
| California | Does not currently require state license | Meets | Yes |
| Colorado | Does not currently require state license | Meets | Yes |
| Connecticut | Dept of Public Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| Delaware | Board of Dietetics/ Nutrition | Does Not Meet | No |
| District of Columbia | DC Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| Florida | Florida Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| Georgia | Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians | Does Not Meet | No |
| Hawaii | Office of Health Care Assurance | Does Not Meet | No |
| Idaho | Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses | Does Not Meet | No |
| Illinois | IDFPR | Does Not Meet | No |
| Indiana | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | Does Not Meet | No |
| Iowa | Dept of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing | Does Not Meet | No |
| Kansas | Health Occupations Credentialing | Does Not Meet | No |
| Kentucky | Board of License & Certification | Does Not Meet | No |
| Louisiana | Board of Examiners in Dietetics & Nutrition | Does Not Meet | No |
| Maine | Professional & Financial Regulation | Does Not Meet | No |
| Maryland | Board of Dietetic Practice | Does Not Meet | No |
| Massachusetts | Board of Registration of Dietitians & Nutritionists | Does Not Meet | No |
| Michigan | License & Regulatory Affairs | Does Not Meet | No |
| Minnesota | Board of Dietetics & Nutrition Practice | Does Not Meet | No |
| Mississippi | Dept of Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| Missouri | Professional Registration | Does Not Meet | No |
| Montana | Board of Medical Examiners | Does Not Meet | No |
| Nebraska | Dept of Health & Human Services | Does Not Meet | No |
| Nevada | Division of Public & Behavioral Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| New Hampshire | Office of Professional Licensure & Certification | Does Not Meet | No |
| New Jersey | Division of Consumer Affairs | Does Not Meet | No |
| New Mexico | Regulation & Licensing Dept | Does Not Meet | No |
| New York | Education Dept, Office of Professions | Does Not Meet | No |
| North Carolina | Board of Dietetics/Nutrition | Does Not Meet | No |
| North Dakota | Board of Dietetic Practice | Does Not Meet | No |
| Ohio | State Medical Board | Does Not Meet | No |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Medical Board | Does Not Meet | No |
| Oregon | Board of Licensed Dieticians | Does Not Meet | No |
| Pennsylvania | Boards & Commissions | Does Not Meet | No |
| Puerto Rico | Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professionals Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline | Does Not Meet | No |
| Rhode Island | Dept of Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| South Carolina | Panel for Dietetics | Does Not Meet | No |
| South Dakota | Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners | Does Not Meet | No |
| Tennessee | Health Professionals Board | Does Not Meet | No |
| Texas | Dept of License & Regulation | Does Not Meet | No |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Does not currently require license | Meets | Yes |
| Utah | Division of Professional Licensing | Does Not Meet | No |
| Vermont | Secretary of State | Does Not Meet | No |
| Virginia | Does not currently require state license | Meets | Yes |
| Washington | Dept of Health | Does Not Meet | No |
| West Virginia | Board of Licensed Dietitians | Does Not Meet | No |
| Wisconsin | Dept of Safety & Professional Services | Does Not Meet | No |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board | Does Not Meet | No |
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and registered nutritionist dietetic technicians (NDTRs) are required to be licensed/certified in some states. It is a requirement in TN for RDNs to be licensed. A registration examination must be passed to be eligible for licensure. To be eligible to take the registration examination, a master’s degree must be completed that meets accreditation standards. For more information, visit the CDR website at: https://www.cdrnet.org/licensure
(Last Updated Sep 19, 2025)