DPD Verification Statement
What is a DPD Verification Statement?
A DPD Verification Statement is a document that is awarded to a student who has successfully completed all the requirements established by an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Do I need a DPD Verification Statement?
A Verification Statement issued by a DPD Program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) is required for a student to apply to a Supervised Practice before becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD).
In some situations, a Verification Statement is also required when applying for certain jobs.
What are the requirements for a DPD Verification Statement?
As a student majoring in Food and Nutrition at The University of Alabama, to be eligible for a Verification Statement, a student must successfully meet all the following DPD Program requirements:
1. Earn a bachelor’s degree.
2. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Make a grade of “B-” or higher in all DPD Professional Courses.
4. Make a grade of “C-” or higher in all DPD Science Courses and PY 101.
5. Student may retake one course a maximum of two times to earn a higher grade, or retake
a maximum of two different courses one time to earn a higher grade.
6. Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of DPD courses from The University of Alabama,
including the DPD Capstone Courses (NHM 340, NHM 465 and NHM 475)
7. Submit a “DPD Admission Application Form”. Click here for a copy.
What are the DPD Professional and DPD Science Courses?
The required DPD courses for students in the DPD Program at The University of Alabama are:
DPD Program Institution: |
The University of Alabama |
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DPD Director: |
Alvin Niuh (aniuh@ches.ua.edu) |
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Catalog Year for Applicant |
2015 -16 |
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DPD Professional Courses |
DPD Science Courses |
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NHM 101 Intro Human Nutrition |
CH 104 Intro Chemistry |
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NHM 195 Intro Dietetics & Nutrition |
CH 105 Intro Organic Chemistry |
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NHM 201 Nutrition in the Life Cycle |
BSC 215 Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
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NHM 253 Food Science |
BSC 216 Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
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NHM 340 Community Nutrition * |
BSC 242 Microbiology |
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NHM 361 Nutritional Biochemistry |
PY 101 Intro Psychology |
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NHM 362 Nutrition at the Cellular Level |
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NHM 363 Applied Nutrition |
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NHM 365 Medical Nutrition Therapy I |
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NHM 372 Intro Food Systems Management |
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NHM 373 Pur & Design & Risk Mgt in Foodservice Sys |
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NHM 374 Quantity Food Production & Service |
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NHM 395 Intro Research Food & Nutrition |
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NHM 441 Nutrition Education |
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NHM 442 Nutrition Care Process |
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NHM 454 Experimental & Functional Food Science |
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NHM 465 Medical Nutrition Therapy II * |
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NHM 475 Mgt of Food Service Systems * |
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NHM 491 Directed Professional Individual Study |
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BER 345 Educational Statistics |
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Note: A grade of “B-” or higher is required in all DPD Professional Courses |
Note: A grade of “C-” or higher is required in all DPD Science Courses |
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* These are the DPD Capstone Courses and must be taken at The University of Alabama. Previous credit is not given for these courses. |
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A Verification Statement will only be issued to a student upon successful completion of all the DPD Program requirements, typically 4 to 5 weeks after graduation, and only when the Records Office has officially awarded the degree to the student.
How do I Request a DPD Verification Statement?
To request a Verification Statement, complete and submit the “Request for a DPD Verification Statement” form to the DPD Program Director. Click here for a copy of the form.
The DPD Program Director will mail 5 - 6 original signed copies of the Verification Statements to the student upon receipt of the request form. The student should allow 7-10 business days to process the request.
What Should I Do if I Need Additional Copies of a DPD Verification Statement?
In most situations, only original signed copies are accepted. A student may request additional copies of the Verification Statement by completing and submitting a new “Request for a DPD Verification Statement” form. Click here for a copy of the form.
Does a DPD Verification Statement Expire?
No. Once a student is awarded a Verification Statement, it is valid for life.
How much does it cost to obtain copies of the DPD Verification Statements?
There is no cost to the student.