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:

  • Must earn a C- or higher in all “DPD Science courses” and PY 101 (or equivalent).
    Must earn a B- or higher in all DPD Professional courses (NHM designated and BER 345) or equivalent.
    Must maintain a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher in the “DPD Science Courses” and “DPD Professional Courses.”
    Must complete the courses required for the DPD
    Must earn at the minimum a bachelor’s degree
    Must complete 24 credit hours of DPD courses, including the DPD Capstone courses (NHM 340, NHM 465 and NHM 475) from The University of Alabama.
  • Submit a “DPD Declaration 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

DPD Director:

Alvin Niuh (aniuh@ches.ua.edu)

Catalog Year for Applicant

2015 -16

Website for Course Catalog:

www.ua.edu

DPD Professional Courses

DPD Science Courses

NHM 101 Intro Human Nutrition

CH 104 Intro Chemistry

NHM 195 Intro Dietetics & Nutrition

CH 105 Intro Organic Chemistry

NHM 201 Nutrition in the Life Cycle

BSC 215 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

NHM 253 Food Science

BSC 216 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

NHM 295 Intro Research Food & Nutrition

BSC 242 Microbiology

NHM 340 Community Nutrition *

PY 101 Intro Psychology

NHM 345 Nutrition Counseling

 

NHM 346 Nutrition Education: Theories and Practice

 

NHM 361 Nutritional Biochemistry

 

NHM 362 Nutrition at the Cellular Level

 

NHM 363 Applied Nutrition

 

NHM 365 Medical Nutrition Therapy I

 

NHM 372 Intro Food Systems Management

 

NHM 373 Pur & Design & Risk Mgt in Foodservice Sys

 

NHM 374 Quantity Food Production & Service

 

NHM 454 Experimental & Functional Food Science

 

NHM 465 Medical Nutrition Therapy II *

 

NHM 475 Mgt of Food Service Systems *

 

NHM 491 Directed Professional Individual Study

 

BER 345 Educational Statistics

 

 

 

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

* These are the DPD Capstone Courses and must be taken at The University of Alabama. Previous credit is not given for these courses.
When do I Request a DPD Verification Statement?
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.