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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.
Summer 2025:ÌýFINALÌýDEADLINEÌý– June 2, 2025
Fall 2025:ÌýNext Priority Deadline – June 2, 2025
Spring 2026:ÌýNow open for enrollment! Next Priority Deadline – Nov 3, 2025
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
*ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï official transcripts do not need to be requested
If you are enrolled in a degree program, you may be eligible for financial aid. However, if you are only enrolled as a certificate student you will not be eligible for financial aid.
More information on financial aid information can be found on theÌý.
This Certificate Program is composed of a total of 73 credits. 23 credits of coursework must be taken at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï (refer to the advising guide below for more information) and the remaining courses can be taken at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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