Dietetics Option
The Didactic Program in Dietetics is an important gateway to completing the first step in becoming a Registered Dietician (R.D.), Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist (L.D.N.) and other professional certifications. To become an R.D. in Tennessee, you must:
- Complete all DPD degree requirements
- Complete a post-graduate dietetic internship approved by the American Dietetics Association
- Pass the ADA Registration Exam
Successful completion of the DPD program at TTU allows students to apply to dietetic internships and/or graduate programs.
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics students near the end of their sophomore year must apply for the Dietetics option. For more information, refer to the links below:
Forms
Careers
Career options for students graduating from the DPD program include hospitals, health care facilities, public health agencies, corporate wellness centers, food service and restaurant companies, and public schools.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE): Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606. Phone: (312) 899-5400.
