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Our Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) provides students with a BS degree and the four years of coursework that are needed to apply for supervised practice programs and continue their path to becoming a RDN. This four-year curriculum includes coursework in the role of nutrition in disease prevention and treatment, nutrition counseling and education, food science, and food service management as well as hands-on practicum courses. For more information on application and admission requirements, program costs, financial aid opportunities, program schedule and program completion requirements please review the Program Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Dietetics Concentration of the Nutrition Major is accredited as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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800-877-1600 ext. 5400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.eatrightpro.org\/acend<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mission, Goals & Objectives<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Dietetics Program Guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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