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Director:
Nancy Rindfuss, M.A., R.D.N., C.D.N.
554 White Hall
(315) 443-2269
napaul@syr.edu

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This handbook has been developed to assist nutrition students who intend to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.). This information is a supplement to other College and University publications, which contain official policies and procedures. These other publications include the undergraduate /graduate catalog, the student handbook, schedule of classes, and the college handbookwebsite.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies faculty and staff would like to extend a warm welcome to all incoming students and look forward to working with each student through a student-centered professional development program. Each student’s success in this program and in attaining R.D.N. status is ultimately the responsibility of the student. Utilizing this and all resources available is highly encouraged. Specific program information can be found at the Nutrition Science and Dietetics website. Please refer to the Admissions web page for complete details on admission requirements.

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Dietetics professionals work in healthcare, education, and research. They work in sales, marketing, and public relations. Registered dietitian nutritionists also work in government, restaurant management, fitness, food companies, and in private practice and sports nutrition. The direction you take, and how far you take it, is your choice.

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Biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry courses will be extremely important throughout your career. Math, writing, social science, psychology, and leadership and business management courses are also important. As you build this liberal arts core, you will also develop a thorough understanding of the nutrition field as it applies to community and clinical nutrition and food service management.

There are a number of pathways you can choose to enter the field of dietetics. If you want to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, you can choose between enrolling in a Coordinated Program or a Didactic Program in Dietetics. A Coordinated Program is a bachelor or master’s degree program that combines classroom and supervised practical experience; and is it must also be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy). Graduates of a Coordinated Master’s degree program are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians to obtain credentials as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. A Didactic Program in Dietetics (D.P.D.) is an academic program, providing at a minimum a bachelor’s degree that is accredited by ACEND. Graduates of accredited D.P.D. Programs then must complete an accredited Dietetic Internship (D.I.), supervised practice program. Dietetic Internships are competitive, and acceptance is not guaranteed.  Beginning . Some dietetic internships are combined with a graduate degree and some are not. As of 1/1/24, you will be required to complete a master's degree is now required before you are eligible to take the credentialing exam.  The Dietetic Technician Program is a two-year associate degree program that combines classroom and supervised practical practice experience; and is approved or accredited by ACEND. Students who obtain D.P.D. verification are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians to obtain credentials as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (D.T.R.), under the Pathway III model offered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (C.D.R.). Syracuse University has a D.P.D. (undergraduate) program; we do not have a Coordinated Program. Attached are the pathways recognized by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Please note that in order to be eligible for the D.T.R. exam you must earn D.P.D. Verification first. Please contact Nancy Rindfuss after graduation if you are interested in applying to take the D.T.R. exam.

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Courses that are taught online require access to technology so that students can reliably attend class and engage in course activities.   Visit our Online Success Toolkit and ITS New Student and Welcome web pages for more information.

Blackboard is the Supported Learning Management System at Syracuse University. Online testing is completed using Blackboard which includes Microsoft two-factor authentication. Digital identities at Syracuse University begin with the application process. The process includes the creation of a unique Syracuse University computing and network system identifier (NetID). The NetID and password enable a student to access our systems, such as the learning management system. Access to the University's computing network and online services are controlled through the NetID username and a password. Information about the Net ID and Password process can be found at: Net ID and Password.

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