The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is housed within the Department of Human Ecology in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Students who satisfy and successfully complete the course requirements for the dietetics program will be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Ecology with a concentration in dietetics.
The mission of the dietetics program is to provide educational opportunities for students to develop mastery of food and nutrition principles, acquire skills for effective dietetic practice, enhance leadership qualities, and foster career development.
The DPD is currently granted accreditation status through spring 2028 by the Accreditation Council for Nutrition and Dietetics Education (ACEND), an agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a four-step process. Successful completion of the DPD is the first step toward dietetic credentialing. The second step consists of completing a master’s degree in any area of interest. The third step is to complete a supervised practice experience through an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship. The final step is successfully passing the national Registration Examination for Dietitians administered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Search
Return to: