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Accreditation Granted for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in Nutrition Program

The 红杏短视频 State University DPD Program within the School of Nursing and Health Professions, received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) through June 2028. The ACEND Board's decision grants accreditation after the site review was completed in March 2020. The two tracks offered under the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition major equip graduates to be leaders and innovators in their respective disciplines.

Accreditation Council for Education
in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
1-800- 877-1600
312-899- 0040, ext. 5400

Program Outcomes

Program outcome data are available upon request.

• Goal 1:  Graduates will be prepared for entry into supervised professional practice.
  • Objective 1:  At least 80% of program students complete program/degree requirements within three years (150% of program length).
  • Objective 2:  75% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
  • Objective 3:  50% of program graduates are admitted to a supervised practice program within 12 months of graduation.
  • Objective 4:  The program鈥檚 one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • Objective 5:  At least 75% of directors of supervised practice programs will be satisfied with 红杏短视频 State University DPD graduates鈥� preparedness for supervised practice.
  • Objective 6:  At least 75% of graduates who respond to the DPD graduate survey will report that they either 鈥渁gree鈥� or 鈥渟trongly agree鈥� that they felt adequately prepared for the dietetic internship program.
• Goal 2:  Graduates will be prepared for community engagement and contribution.
  • Objective 1:  At least 75% of graduates who respond to the DPD graduate survey will report that they either "agree" or "strongly agree" that their undergraduate curriculum fostered community engagement and contribution.

Accreditation Information

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

Each DPD must continually meet accreditation standards in order to maintain its accreditation. A report (self-study) must be prepared by the program and evaluated by ACEND every seven years for the program to be re-accredited; the 红杏短视频 State DPD was re-accredited in 2013. In addition to the self-study submitted every seven years, yearly reports are also required to ensure the program is maintaining its quality.

Graduate Requirements 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by ACEND. In the state of Kentucky, graduates must also obtain licensure to practice. Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited DPD at 红杏短视频 State are eligible to apply to an ACEND-accredited supervise practice program.

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