Accreditation & Program Requirements

The information below provides important details about Texas Tech’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), accreditation, admission requirements, verification statement, and professional licensure considerations.

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Texas Tech University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The program is designed to provide students with the core knowledge and competencies needed to prepare for future careers as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).

Accreditation Contact Information

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(800) 877-1600, ext. 5400

DPD Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to the Didactic Program in Dietetics before enrolling in certain upper-level nutrition courses. Admission requirements include a minimum cumulative GPA and required grades in designated nutrition, chemistry, and zoology coursework.

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• Required grades in CHEM / ZOOL courses: [Insert requirement]
• DPD Application
• DPD Handbook

Verification Statement

Students who complete the undergraduate DPD coursework through an ACEND-accredited program may receive a Verification Statement of Completion. This document verifies completion of DPD requirements and may be required for application to supervised practice programs and other credentialing pathways.

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Supervised Practice and Next Steps

Graduates who complete the ACEND-accredited DPD program may apply to ACEND-accredited supervised practice programs. After completion of supervised practice and graduate degree requirements, graduates may be eligible to take the national registration exam for the RD/RDN credential.

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Professional Licensure Information

Professional licensure or certification requirements vary by state. Students are encouraged to review current state requirements and university licensure information.

• Professional Licensure Information
• CDR Licensure Map
• EatRight Pathway Information

Distance Education Requirements

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DPD Handbook

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• View DPD Handbook