We’re proud to have offered a viable and thriving didactic program since 1972.
The dietetics curriculum at Florida International University integrates the principles derived from several disciplines including nutrition, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, food science and food composition, management, foodservice, and the behavioral and social sciences. This integration of knowledge educates you to optimize human health through dietetics.
In order to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a student needs to complete the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements in conjunction with their bachelor’s degree (BS) in Dietetics and Nutrition. The DPD is one of the academic components to becoming an RDN.
Graduates of this program receive a verification statement and qualify to apply for ACEND-accredited supervised practice programs. Verification statements also allow graduates to take the credentialing exam for nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTR).
Program philosophy and information
Mission
To provide students with a comprehensive, rigorous academic core of knowledge and skills so they are critically thinking graduates who are ethically and culturally competent and prepared for evidence-based practice in the profession of nutrition and dietetics and/or post-baccalaureate educational programs.
Goals and Objectives
* Please note that program outcome data is available upon request to the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics.
Admissions Criteria, How to Apply, and More
Prospective students are encouraged to download and review the following academic advising resources:
Current Student Resources
Current students are encouraged to download and review the following academic advising resources:
- DPD Advising Sheet
- DPD Student Handbook
- DPD Major Map for Freshman Students
- DPD Major Map for Transfer Students
- FIU Enrollment Services Calendar
- Financial Aid
- Student Services and Campus Resources
- Academic Calendar
- New Dietetics Application Process for Internships and Graduate Programs
Contact Us
For questions or for further information, please contact our team.
Nadine Mikati, PhD, RD, LDN
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
305-348-7303
nmikati@fiu.edu
AHC5-308Kenneth Beneby
Academic Advisor III
305-348-7776
kbeneby@fiu.edu
AHC5-321
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