Bachelor of Arts in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Dietetics

Illinois State University - INTO USA

Illinois State's ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD program) includes extensive coursework in the sciences, social sciences, management, and specialized courses covering the broad field of food, nutrition, and dietetics. All undergraduate DPD students will need to complete an undergraduate professional practice experience as a program requirement. The Didactic Program in Dietetics provides the first step for students planning to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by preparing graduates for the required ACEND accredited supervised practice/experience and graduate degree.Find out more about the steps to becoming an RDN. The undergraduate program culminates with students receiving a B.A. or B.S. degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and an ACEND Verification Statement of DPD Program Completion, which verifies that graduates have met the required Standards of Education established by ACEND, the accrediting agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This official statement is often required for graduates to begin an ACEND-accredited supervised practice/experience program and for other professional applications requiring verification of DPD program completion.