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About This Certificate
Through rigorous coursework and a breadth of curriculum, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program prepares students to successfully become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).
Completing the Certificate Program requirements will allow students to earn a DPD Verification Statement, which in turn makes them eligible to pursue the dietetic internship or supervised practice and become credentialed as an RDN.
*Note that as of January 1, 2024, a master’s degree is also required to pursue the RDN credential. Please see the Department of Nutrition for guidance on the best program for you.
Application Deadlines
The next priority deadline for Fall 2024 is August 1, 2024.
The next priority deadline for Spring 2025 is November 1, 2024.
Admissions
The Didactic Program in Dietetics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline.
Steps to Complete Application
- Complete the online Undergraduate Admissions Application
- In the application, under the MSU Denver Plans section you will be asked two questions:
- What type of MSU Denver program are you interested in? Please select “Post-Baccalaureate Certificate”
- What is your planned area of study? Please select “Didactic Program in Dietetics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate”
- In the application, under the MSU Denver Plans section you will be asked two questions:
- Be sure to take advantage of our FREE Undergraduate Application
- Submit all Official Transcripts directly from all college and universities attended to [email protected]
*MSU Denver official transcripts do not need to be requested
Financial Aid
As this program is at the undergraduate level, students can be eligible for financial aid assistance. A completed FAFSA application must be submitted. Undergraduate students must remain enrolled in a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours during Fall and Spring to be eligible for financial aid.
More information on financial aid information can be found on the MSU Denver Financial Aid website.
Curriculum and Advising
This Certificate Program is composed of a total of 73 credits. 23 credits of coursework must be taken at MSU Denver (refer to the advising guide below for more information) and the remaining courses can be taken at MSU Denver or transferred in.
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above with a minimum grade of C in all required courses for successful completion of the certificate.
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For more information on the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, please contact the Department of Nutrition. Click below to send us an email.
Email UsDepartment of Nutrition
Phone:
303-615-0990
Office Location:
West Classroom 254
Office Hours:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Nutrition
Campus Box 33N
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362