Didactic Program in Dietetics - Post-Bachelor's Certificate

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement certificate program is intended for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and are working to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Upon completion of the courses in the certificate program, the individual will receive a DPD verification statement which will qualify them to apply to a dietetics supervised practice program of their choice.

Prior to acceptance into the DPD post-bachelor’s certificate program, the applicant must have taken the following courses within the last 10 years and received a C- or better grade. An overall GPA of at least 3.0 is required.

• General Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Introduction to Human Nutrition

• Human Physiology or Human Anatomy

• Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

• Principles of Statistics

• General Psychology

• Food Literacy / Culinary Basics

• Medical Terminology

Learn more about the program and apply here.