Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
Upon completion of this program, students will have earned a Verification Statement, and will be eligible to apply to a variety of programs offering further education and supervised practice in Nutrition and Dietetics. The DPD is primarily an undergraduate program consisting of 3XXX and 4XXX level coursework.
Dietetic Internship (DI)
The University of Minnesota Dietetic Internship is a 9-month (Sept-May) program that offers non-credit, non-degree, supervised practice experiences to meet eligibility requirements for program graduates to take the CDR registration examination for dietitian nutritionists.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
The Dietetics Master of Professional Studies (MPS) focuses on coursework combining advanced knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and practice. This degree was developed for individuals pursuing a career in dietetics and plan to complete a Dietetic Internship and sit for the Entry-level Registration Examination for Dietitians, colloquially referred to as the RDN Exam.
MPS + DI
The U of MN Dietetic Internship (DI) is in the process of seeking ACEND approval for the addition of an MPS+DI option. This will allow the student to complete the MPS in Dietetics and DI consecutively and earn the Verification Statement upon completion of both the MPS degree and DI components.