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Application and Admission Requirements

Students can apply to the Foods and Nutrition program through the ¿ÉÀÖÊÓƵ application. The major is listed as Health and Nutrition Sciences. Once you are a ¿ÉÀÖÊÓƵ student, you will declare the health and nutrition sciences major—foods and nutrition track. The DPD follows the ¿ÉÀÖÊÓƵ Academic Calendar. For program cost, see Tuition and Fees and the handbook for program-specific fees.

For additional questions, e-mail the program director, Susan Jakuboski.

Program Mission

The mission of the didactic program in dietetics is to prepare graduates for graduate school/supervised practice, which leads to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists by providing a strong foundation in science, a critical perspective on foods and nutrition, and a cultural appreciation for diverse populations.

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1

To prepare graduates with a solid foundation in science and the critical thinking skills to successfully enter a dietetic internship or graduate school in the field of health and nutrition.

• At least 80% of program students complete program/degree requirements within three years (150% of the program length).
• 60% of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
• 40% of program graduates are admitted to a supervised practice program within 12 months of graduation.
• The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
• 80% of DPD graduates will rate the program three or higher on a five-point scale (“meets expectations” or better) in providing a solid foundation in science and critical perspective on foods and nutrition.
• 20% of graduates who do not apply to a supervised practice program or do not get accepted to a supervised practice program will be enrolled in a graduate program in health or nutrition.

Goal 2

To foster students’ appreciation for diversity and prepare graduates to work in culturally diverse communities.

• At least 80% of Dietetic Internship directors will rate program graduates’ preparedness to work with culturally diverse populations three or higher on a five-point scale (“meets expectations” or better).
• At least 80% of graduates will rate the development of their respect for the diversity of Brooklyn three or higher on a five-point scale (“meets expectations” or better).
• At least 80% of Dietetic Internship directors will rate program graduates’ overall preparedness to successfully complete a supervised practice program three or higher on a five-point scale (“satisfactory” or better).

Note: Program outcomes data showing the degree to which objectives were met are available upon request.

Accreditation Status

The ¿ÉÀÖÊÓƵ DPD is accredited by the accrediting body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the “Academy”), 120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, P: 312.899.4874.

Steps to Becoming an RDN

1. Complete a bachelor’s degree and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program (). A graduate degree is required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration. ().
2. Completing an ACEND-accredited supervised practice or is an option. Supervised practice/experiential learning is combined with the .
3. Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s dietetic .
4. Gain in your state of practice, if applicable.
5. Maintain .

Program Courses

Biology or Biology and

Health and Nutrition Sciences and

All of the following: Health and Nutrition Sciences , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chemistry ; or both and ; or , , and . Students considering health professions schools (e.g. medicine, dentistry, physical therapy), will likely need Chemistry and . In some cases, students may be specifically advised to take Chemistry , , and . Check with the Pre-Health Professions adviser.

Chemistry ; or both and ; or all of the following courses: CHEM , , , and . Students considering health professions schools (e.g., medicine, dentistry, physical therapy), will likely need to take Chemistry , , and . Check with the Pre-Health Professions adviser.