Dietetics is the science and art of applying the principles
of food and nutrition to health. It's a vital, growing profession
with many career possibilities. The Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD) at McNeese State University is located in the
Department of
Nutrition and Family Studies which is housed in the College of
Science. The DPD has been granted accreditation by the Commission
on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American
Dietetic Association (ADA). CADE is ADA's accrediting agency for
education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians. CADE
can be contacted at:
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
312.899.0040 ext. 5400
Upon completion of the DPD students receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics. Only graduates from an accredited/approved academic program (DPD) are eligible to apply for accredited dietetic internships (DI) leading to the RD examination.
