Dietitian Nutritionist Program
We've updated the name of our Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (CP)! It is now the Dietitian Nutritionist Program. This change reflects new ACEND accreditation standards.
The Dietitian Nutritionist program is a competency-based educational program that integrates experiential learning with didactic coursework to enable students to demonstrate a high level of competence that will be needed for future practice as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Future Education Model (FEM), Dietitian Nutritionist Program, at the University of Pittsburgh are eligible to apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN.
This accelerated program offers points of entry for:
- qualified undergraduates
- post-baccalaureate candidates
- graduates of Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD).
Undergraduate students will earn both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. Students who enter the program with a bachelor's degree will earn a Master of Science.
The program also offers opportunities for students to complete a 12-week rotation in a specialty area of nutrition.
Our Ranking
Our program is currently ranked 10th in the nation based on the most recent listings by College Factual. Rankings are based on the resources devoted to the program and how well graduates of the program are doing in the workforce. No other program ranks higher within the state of Pennsylvania.
About
Learn details about Pitt's Nutrition program and how it prepares students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
Admission
Students applying to the Dietitian Nutritionist Program need to meet specific admission requirements including a variety of prerequisite courses and exposure to the field of dietetics.
- Program Costs
- Calendar - The program follows the University's Academic Calendar.
- Completion and Graduation Requirements
Curriculum
The curriculum includes a combination of advanced nutrition courses and the 1200 hours of supervised practice required to become an RDN.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Learn more about our program standards through Pitt Nutrition's goals and outcomes.
Interested in learning more?
Chat Live with Program Director Deborah Hutcheson on Skype the first Friday of every month from 1:30 - 2:00 pm! Join Skype Meeting. - COMING SOON
Accreditation
The Dietitian Nutritionist Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) the accrediting agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), (ACEND@eatright.org), phone (1-800-877-1600 or 1-800-877-1600 x5400), or mail (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995). https://www.eatright.org/
