Didactic Program in Dietetics The Bastyr DPD is an approved curriculum satisfying the American Dietetic Association (ADA) required competencies in the appropriate coursework. It is the first step in pursuing a career as a registered dietitian. The ADA competencies are over and above the degree requirements outlined by the university. Verified graduation from the DPD program provides students with the technical and academic knowledge to compete for a dietetic internship (DI), the second step to becoming a RD with the third step being the successful pass on the RD Exam. Prerequisites required for the program must include general degree requirement courses and backbone knowledge in the natural and social sciences. For prerequisites to the program please see below. Curriculum
The DPD curriculum integrates the student's knowledge and skills related to physical, behavioral, cultural, ecological, political, educational and clinical aspects of human nutrition. The course work focuses on four main areas: nutrition, foods, basic sciences and psychology. Basic and advanced nutrition classes build the didactic knowledge of the community and clinical dietitian; and core food courses build competencies in knowledge of whole foods, food composition, handling, preparation and distribution. Clinical practicum develops experiences, attitudes and values important to the practicing dietitian. Expected Competencies
Verified graduation from the DPD enables a student to apply for dietetic internships (DI). Bastyr's DPD graduates have a high placement rate in these highly-competitive dietetic internships, with nearly 100 percent of graduates being accepted into internships around the U.S. last year. Although the department of nutrition will assist all graduates in supervised practice placement, completion of the DPD does not guarantee acceptance into a dietetic internship. Graduates are able to critically evaluate the scientific literature and incorporate current research and innovative advances in nutrition into the fundamentals of nutritional science and dietary planning. Graduates are also able to support the ecological well being of the planet through promotion of improved eating habits. Registered Dietitian Requirements In addition to successful completion of a DPD, to become a registered dietitian (RD), a student must accomplish the following: - Obtain a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
- Complete an ADA-approved supervised experience in dietetic practice (DI). There are over 250 sites that offer dietetic internships across the US. For more information, refer to the ADA website at http://www.eatright.org/.
- Successfully pass the registration examination for dietitians.
Admission Requirements BSN/DPD requirements
Bastyr students interested in the program need a GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate cumulative as well as 3.0 cumulative science and nutrition GPA. The application deadline is the first day of summer quarter each year. Students in the BSN apply between their junior and senior year. In addition to the coursework, there are volunteer/work hour requirements. Please contact the admissions office for more details. MSN/DPD requirements
To be competitive for admissions the following is strongly recommended: 3.25 minimum prerequisite GPA and 3.0 science and cumulative undergraduate GPA. There are also 300 hours of volunteer/work requirements to graduate from the program. A portion of these hours should be completed prior to enrolling at Bastyr. The application deadline is March 15th for the following fall. Please contact the admissions office for more details. Expenses
Tuition for the BSN/DPD averages $16,000 for the academic year. (Financial aid is available for those who qualify.) A non-refundable application fee of $25 must be included with the DPD application. Books for the program average approximately $1200 per year. Food, housing and transportation expenses for the greater Seattle area are estimated at $11,320 for the academic year. Tuition for the MSN/DPD averages $12,000 for the academic year. (Financial aid is available for those who qualify.) A non-refundable application fee of $75 must be included with the DPD application. Books for the program average approximately $900 per year. Food, housing and transportation expenses for the greater Seattle area are estimated at $11,320 for the academic year. Accreditation Status
The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Bastyr University is currently granted approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400;
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14500 Juanita Drive NE
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