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About the Program

Dietitians are involved in planning and implementing nutrition education programs, managing food service, teaching and sales. In addition to health care settings, registered dieticians are employed in business and industry, research, food service management, education, wellness and community settings.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is a compilation of courses integrated into the Dietetics degree that meet the academic requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association for eligibility to participate in a post-baccalaureate dietetic internship, and ultimately become a registered dietitian (RD). The mission of the DPD program is to prepare students with a comprehensive academic foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable them to enter into an accredited internship program, a variety of employment opportunities related to dietetics, food, and nutrition, or graduate school. The program encourages students to strive for excellence in practice through a commitment to those they serve and to life long learning. Upon completion of the BS degree requirements and an accredited dietetic internship, the student is required to pass the national registration exam to become a RD.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Cincinnati is currently granted developmental accreditation by CADE of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040 ext. 5400.

Students can choose one of 2 options if they are interested in becoming a registered dietitian (RD): 1) They can complete the traditional 4 year didactic program along with a post-graduate internship or 2) they can apply for admission to the Coordinated Program (CP) within the Dietetics major in the spring of their sophomore year. If accepted, they complete their final year of coursework and complete a supervised practice experience over the next 4 quarters.

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics at the University of Cincinnati is currently granted developmental accreditation by CADE of the American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-040 ext. 5400.

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