Professional Licensure Disclosure
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state of Illinois. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Illinois, we strongly recommend that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding state licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
To determine your location, please review the University’s professional licensure location policy. To find the degree program by state, please see below.
You are encouraged to contact the licensing agency for your location orthe jurisdiction where you intend to be licensed or certified for detailed information and guidance. Please be aware that there may be licensure or certification requirements in addition to an academic program’s curriculum.
Note: This disclosure is being made in compliance with federal regulation 34 CFR §668.43 and the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements Manual.
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Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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Alabama
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Alaska
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
American Samoa
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Arizona
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Arkansas
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
California
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Colorado
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Connecticut
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Delaware
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
District of Columbia
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Florida
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Georgia
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Guam
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Hawaii
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Idaho
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Illinois
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Indiana
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Iowa
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Kansas
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Kentucky
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Louisiana
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Maine
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Maryland
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Massachusetts
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Michigan
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Minnesota
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Mississippi
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Missouri
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Montana
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Nebraska
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Nevada
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Hampshire
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Jersey
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New Mexico
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
New York
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
North Carolina
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
North Dakota
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Northern Mariana Islands
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Ohio
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Oklahoma
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Oregon
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Pennsylvania
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Puerto Rico
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Rhode Island
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
South Carolina
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
South Dakota
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Tennessee
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Texas
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Utah
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Vermont
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Virginia
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Washington
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
West Virginia
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Wisconsin
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
Wyoming
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must complete a postgraduate internship and take the examination to become Registered Dietitians. Please visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration state licensure page to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.