DPD Verification Statement Program
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement certificate program at Utah State University is available for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and are working to become a dietitian. The completion of a verification statement qualifies individuals to apply to a dietetics supervised practice program of their choice. The program is 100% online and can be completed within one academic year.
To be admitted to the program, applicants will need to have completed the prerequisite courses within the last 10 years. Once in the program, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and courses must be completed with a B- or better grade. The Dietetics Student Handbook outlines the standards of professionalism that students will be held to.
Once admitted to the program, students will complete the following coursework to obtain the DPD verification statement:
Fall Semester
NDFS 3040: Nutrition Assessment (3 credits)
NDFS 3050: Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics 1 (3 credits)
NDFS 3080: Community Nutrition (3 credits)
NDFS 4020: Advanced Human Nutrition (3 credits)
NDFS 4710: Food Service Systems (3 credits)
Total credits fall semester: 15
Spring Semester
NDFS 3060: Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics II (3 credits)
NDFS 3070: Science of Food Preparation (4 credits)
NDFS 4560: Medical Nutritional Therapy (4 credits)
NDFS 4720: Management in Dietetics (3 credits)
Total Credits spring semester: 14
