Listed below are the Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD). After each program's address is the status granted by Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) and the date of the next program review. In 1998, CADE established a plan to begin accrediting DPDs. Based on this plan, all DPDs will be accredited by 2010. The status definitions are as follows:
- Developmentally Accredited—program not previously accredited that has not had a site visit and is being implemented according to the CADE Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards (ERAS).
- Candidacy for Accreditation—program not previously accredited that has had one site visit and is being implemented according to the CADE ERAS.
- Accredited—program that has had at least one site visit and is in compliance with ERAS.
- Probationary Accreditation—program fails to comply with ERAS or published policies.
- Accreditation Withdrawn—program fails to comply with ERAS or published policies within a specified time period.
- Approved—program is in compliance with ERAS and has not participated in a site visit for accreditation.
- Probationary Approval—program fails to comply with ERAS or published policies and has not participated in a site visit for accreditation.
- Approval Withdrawn—program fails to comply with ERAS or published policies within a specified time period and has not participated in a site visit for accreditation.
The DPD provides the required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor's or graduate degree. Graduates of CADE-accredited/approved programs who are verified by the program director may apply for Dietetic Internships to establish eligibility to write the CDR registration examination for dietitians.
For information on a specific program, contact the program director.