Shepherd University Nutrition Program is granted accreditation as a baccalaureate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) through June 13, 2026.
A DPD is a program that provides the dietetics coursework necessary for an individual to apply to an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or other ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program leads to eligibility to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) credentialing examination for dietitians.
*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). Additionally, CDR requires individuals to complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Place, Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: (800) 877-1600, ext. 5400
http://www.eatrightPro.org/acend