The Bachelor’s of Science of Nutrition at Kent State University is a DPD program. You will receive a verification statement at the conclusion of the program that will allow you to apply to dietetic internships. A DPD program is one of a number of pathways to use to become a registered dietitian. Please review the following links for more detailed information on the process of becoming a registered dietitian:
The Kent State University Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship is currently accredited by:
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND):
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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The Kent State University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics Mission is to provide students with a broad general education with a strong foundation in nutrition/dietetics and the sciences. The emphasis will be on providing a program that integrates theory, research, and application of knowledge to the profession of dietetics resulting in successful students and graduates for all backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, size, socioeconomic status, and age.
Goal #1 – To prepare individuals to become registered dietitians through the combination of their undergraduate degree program followed by successful completion of a supervised practice experience and the registration examination.
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During an Information Session with the PTA Program Director you can gain valuable information about the admissions process to the program, course transfers from another institution, progress towards completing the PTA degree program, and personal attention to questions you may have regarding admissions and the PTA program overall. At this time the PTA Program at Kent State University Ashtabula and East Liverpool Information Sessions are moving to one-on-one appointments with the Program Director, Tiffany Kiphart.
