Program Description
The demand for dietitians is increasing rapidly in response to the expanding needs of health care facilities, corporate wellness programs, influence of the media, and environmental concerns. To respond to this increasing need, Harding University’s Nutrition and Dietetics graduates work in a variety of settings including clinical practice, research, management of food service systems, communications, sales, and teaching The Nutrition and Dietetics major is comprised of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and Harding University’s liberal arts course requirements.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Harding University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is the first step to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Upon graduation, the student will receive verification that they have gained the knowledge required by ACEND.
Detailed Information regarding major degree information, program expenses, admission to the University, academic calendar, graduation/program completion requirements, and financial aid are available in the following locations:
DPD Handbook pdf
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