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Apr 25, 2024
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2022-2023 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Dietetics
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The nationally accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics provides the required coursework to pursue an approved post-graduation supervised practice experience (dietetic internship) to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
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Program Introduction
The UW Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND) is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Entrance into the DPND is made only through an application process. Each prospective DPND student will initially enter the Human Nutrition and Food concentration. It is recommended that students apply to the DPND in the spring semester of their sophomore year. The academic requirements and supervised practice experience must be completed before the student is eligible for the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy.
University Studies Requirements
Student must complete the following USP requirements that are not incorporated into the requirements for this concentration:
Before Admission to Program
Students must complete the following courses with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (gpa) prior to DPND application.
*Grade of C or above required.
After Admission to Program
In addition to USP and upper division requirements, students must complete the following courses after admission to the DPND while maintaining an overall grade point average of 3.000. Failure to maintain a grade point average of 3.000 could result in program probation and/or suspension.
*Grade of C or above required
FCSC Core Elective in Design, Merchandising and Textiles
Complete one of the following with a grade of C or above:
FCSC Core Elective in Human Development and Family Sciences
Complete one of the following with a grade of C or above:
Degree Minimum: 120 Hours
Electives may be needed to meet the university requirement of 42 upper division credit hours and the degree minimum of 120 overall credit hours.
Electives should be selected in consultation with advisor and faculty mentor.
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