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We strive to prepare students for rewarding careers in food, nutrition and w88 slot. Many of our graduates go on to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. These professionals are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for individuals and groups that serve to improve health and prevent diet-related diseases.
Becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
The requirements to become credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) involve the following steps:
- Undergraduate Coursework: Nutrition students enrolled in the Dietetics w88 slot complete the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) curriculum which includes a variety of courses specifically selected to meet the standards established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- Graduate Level Coursework: As of January 1, 2024, the Commission on w88 slot Registration (CDR) requires a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become an RDN.
- Supervised Practice: Students are required to complete a supervised practice experience in an ACEND accredited w88 slot. The supervised practice occurs after the didactic coursework and must provide a minimum of 1,000 hours of learning experience.
- Credentialing Exam: Once coursework and supervised practice experiences are complete, graduates are eligible to take Commission of Dietetic Registration’s credentialing exam to obtain the RDN credential.
- In Nevada, practicing RDNs must also be licensed by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Accreditation
The Didactic Program in w88 slot (DPD) at the University of Nevada, Reno is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and w88 slot of the Academy of Nutrition and w88 slot
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w88 Admissions: Applying and being accepted to the University of Nevada, Reno allows students to pursue the Bachelor of Science Nutrition- Dietetics w88 slot. There is no additional application process.
Tuition & fees: Tuition and fees are established by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. In addition to tuition and fees, w88 slot can expect to spend approximately 0/year for textbooks.
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Academic calendar: All important dates and deadlines are available in the online academic calendar.
Financial aid: Financial aid is available. Don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for help.
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Transferring credits: Learn more about what types of coursework and credits transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Our mission:
The Didactic Program in w88 slot (DPD) will effectively prepare students for accredited supervised practice programs leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists, for graduate programs, and/or for entry-level employment in nutrition and w88 slot. The DPD will foster life-long learning in the pursuit of excellence; and a commitment to improving the nutritional health of our diverse local and global communities through evidence-based policies and practices.
DPD w88 slot Goals and Objectives
w88 slot Goal 1: w88 slot graduates will be prepared for post-baccalaureate programs including supervised practice and graduate programs, and for entry-level nutrition employment.
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- At least 80% of w88 slot students complete w88 slot requirements within 3 years (150% of planned w88 slot length).
- At least 40% of w88 slot graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice w88 slot prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
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- The w88 slot’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%.
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- At least 70% of w88 slot graduates who complete the Graduate Survey will express self-efficacy regarding their ability to improve the nutritional health of diverse communities.
- At least 70% of w88 slot graduates who complete the Graduate Survey will express satisfaction with the inclusion of professionalism and ethics in their nutrition courses.
Outcomes data relative to the objectives listed above are available upon request.
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