Family & Consumer Sciences
Dietetics
The Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD) at Olivet Nazarene University is completing steps in the accreditation
process. Currently, the Eligibility Application has been accepted, granting the
program Developmental Accreditation. Therefore, the program will be pursuing
initial accreditation with the self-study and site visit. The Commission on
Accreditation for Dietetics Education American Dietetic Association is located
at 120 South Riverside Drive, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312)
899-0040, ext. 5400.
or
www.eatright.org/cade.
The program is reviewed and monitored by the American Dietetic Association for
assurance of quality dietetics education.
Becoming a Registered Dietitian is a three step process: 1. Students must complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and receive a "Verification Statement" showing proof of program completion; 2. Students must complete a "supervised practice program" (internship) after completion of the DPD requirements.3. Upon completion of the "supervised practice program" students must take and pass the Registered Exam for Dietitians given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.