Foods and Nutrition

Northwest's dietetics program has been granted Full Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) through 2031.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 312.899.0040 ext. 5400
Site: http://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

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). 取得学士学位后才有资格参加注册考试, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website: http://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. 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). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics program at Northwest Missouri State University are eligible to apply to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program/Dietetic Internship.

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Kelli Wilmes
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics/Instructor
Advisor, Kappa Omicron Nu
Advisor, Northwest Student Dietetics Association
Email: wilmesk@smcun.com

800 University Drive
ADM 311
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO 64468

Dietetics (DPD program) Mission Statement

The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to instill in dietetics graduates a desire to be life-long learners, leaders, to prepare them for dietetics internships and to deliver food and nutrition services throughout society and across the lifespan to sustain or enhance their quality of life.

Goals and Outcomes

The goals for the DPD program at Northwest are appropriate for the mission of the present program and are consistent with the vision of the university and mission of the School of Health Science and Wellness. Each set of goals at our university really highlights the importance of helping that student accomplish their goals to excel in their studies and ultimately becomes excellent professionals in their field. 在和记棋牌娱乐，和记棋牌娱乐为每天对学生的关注感到自豪. We strive to provide excellent learning opportunities, a supportive environment, 以及他们在职业生涯和个人努力中取得成功所需的知识. Our goals are as follows:

Goal 1. The DPD program will prepare competent graduates with the knowledge and skills to be successful in dietetic internships or post-secondary schooling or employment in a food and nutrition related field.

Objectives:

1. Program Completion: “At least 80% of DPD students will complete the program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).”
2. Graduate Application and Acceptance into Supervised Practice:
   1. “At least 60 percent of program graduates apply for admission to a supervised practice program prior to or within 12 months of graduation”.
   2. “Of program graduates who apply to a supervised practice program, at least 80 percent are admitted within 12 months of graduation”.
3. Graduate Performance on Registration Exam:
   1. “The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.”
4. Satisfaction with Graduate Performance:
   1. “雇主/主管/顾问会根据就业准备情况对毕业生进行排名, graduate program, 或在5分制中至少获得3分或更高的监督实践.”

Goal 2. The DPD will prepare graduates to elevate the dietetics profession through membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), to become leaders, 并承诺与家庭和个人合作，以维持或提高他们的生活质量.

1. 60%的DPD毕业生将成为营养与营养学学会的成员.
2. 75% of the graduates, who respond, 表示毕业后一年内接受某种形式的继续教育, and/ or have held leadership roles or offices.
3. 70% of graduates who respond, within 12 months of graduation, 是否同意他们仍然致力于帮助家庭和个人提高生活质量.

Program outcomes data is available upon request.

Entrance into the Didactic Program in Dietetics requires completion of an application . Please check the requirements below before applying, and if you have any questions contact the Program Director.

1. Declare your major. The major in Food and Nutrition, 营养学可以通过填写大学要求的表格来申报.  此表格可于注册主任办事处索取，或填妥 Online Catalog Program Change Form.
2. Completion of at least 45 hours, including: 47-234 Nutrition and Diet Behavior, 47-230 Food Science/Lab, 04-102 General Biology and 04-103 Lab, 24-112 General Chemistry and 24-113 Lab.
3. Grades of “C” or better in each of the above courses.
4. 目前和记棋牌娱乐GPA和累计GPA至少2.9.

Kelli Wilmes
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics/Instructor
Advisor, Kappa Omicron Nu
Advisor, Northwest Student Dietetics Association
Email: wilmesk@smcun.com

A description of fees charged by Northwest Missouri State University is outlined in the undergraduate course catalog and is on the Northwest web site. The textbook rental fee covers only one textbook per class. 所需的实验手册或特殊文本将需要由学生购买. Also, 47-338营养学实习课程要求的往返地点的交通工具, will be defrayed by the student, and a $50 liability insurance will be billed. 专业组织的学生会员资格是可选的，但强烈推荐. 美国营养与饮食学会的学生会员费是58美元/年. 这笔费用还包括密苏里饮食协会的会员资格. 西北学生饮食协会的会员费是每年20美元. 47-230 Food Science的实验室费用是50美元，47-333 Quantity Foods的实验室费用是50美元, 47-433医疗营养治疗I为30美元，医疗营养治疗II为30美元.

Scholarships are available to dietetic students. The Dr. Mary Rose Gram scholarship, Phyllis Combs Leet Scholarship, 以及杰克·卡瓦诺纪念奖学金都是针对饮食学生的奖学金. In addition, students who participate in the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society and meet membership criteria may apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. 申请资料将在申请期间分发给符合条件的学生. Students may search for scholarships. Other financial assistance resources are available through the Financial Assistance office.

• Dietetics Program Student Handbook
• Foods and Nutrition Checklist
• Educational & Professional Requirements and Employment Opportunities

University calendar: Our program follows the university’s academic calendar.

To earn a B.S. 食品与营养：营养学学生必须完成120个学分，包括大学的 core requirements and the courses specified below. 食品与营养专业学生的所有必修课程成绩必须达到C或以上.

DPD Professional Courses and hours

• 39-276 Bio-Medical Ethics (3)
• 54-313 Principles of Management (3)
• 08-103 General Psychology (3)
• 35-101 General Sociology (3)
• 29-225 Intercultural Communication (3)
• 51-201 Accounting (3)
• 47-230 Food Science (4)
• 47-232 Food Service Management (3)
• 47-234 Nutrition and Diet Behavior (3)
• 47-240 Introduction to Dietetics (2)
• 47-332 Quantity Food Preparation (2)
• 47-333 Quantity Food Preparation Laboratory (2)     
• 47-334 Lifespan Nutrition (3)
• 47-335 Community Nutrition (3)
• 47-431 Macronutrients (3)
• 47-432 Micronutrients (3) 
• 47-433 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (4)
• 47-434 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (4)             
• 47-436 Medical Nutrition Counseling (3)
• 47-338 Practicum in Dietetics (1-3)
• 47-440 Senior Seminar in Dietetics (2)

DPD Science Courses and hours

• 04-102/103 General Biology/Laboratory (4)
• 04-104 Medical Terminology (3)
• 04-140 General Microbiology (4)
• 04-236 Anatomy Allied Health (4)
• 04-238 Physiology Allied Health (4)
• 24-112/113 General Chemistry/Laboratory (4)
• 24-242/243 Organic Chemistry (4)
• 24-362/363 Elementary Biochemistry (4)                    

Institutional Requirements and hours

• 44130 Computer and Information Technology (3)

The Verification Statement signifies that all the classes and requirements of the didactic program have been successfully met and the student is eligible to apply for a supervised practice/dietetic internship program. The policy for issuing verification statements follows:

1. The student must successfully complete the core and the Food & Nutrition dietetics major requirements for graduation in the catalog in effect in the year of admission to the University or in a subsequent catalog.
2. 高级声明必须在学生的最后两个学期之前申请.
3. To receive a Verification Statement, it is expected that each student will receive a B or better in their 300 level and above Foods and Nutrition Dietetics courses. 学生在上述课程中最多可获得一个C.
4. 学生必须成功完成营养学顶点课程, Senior Seminar and obtain a “B” or higher grade.
5. The student must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0 (as of May 2016) point on a 4-point scale.
6. 学生必须出示出席或参加营养专业会议或活动的证明. Approval required by DPD Director.
7. Verification Statement will be issued and sent via certified mail after the date final grades and conferring of the Bachelor of Science Degree are posted by the University Registrar and have been verified by the DPD director according to the student’s final degree audit on CatPaws.
8. 那些没有资格获得验证声明的学生将通过邮件正式通知.