Bachelor of Science in Dietetics - Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD)

The EMU-Online EMU-Online BS in Dietetics (CPD) integrates didactic (lecture/classroom) instruction with 1,040 hours of supervised practice experiences (lab classes).

The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates are issued a Verification Statement making them eligible for "Active" membership in the American Dietetic Association and/or take the Credentialing Examination for Registered Dietitians through CADE.

Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
312/899-0040, ext. 5400
www.eatright.org

The CPD is a 2nd admissions program. You must be accepted as an Eastern Michigan University student, complete all the pre-requisites for the program and then apply to the CPD program. Being accepted as an EMU student does not guarantee that you will be accepted into the CPD program. Click link to the left labeled "Apply to EMU".

Once accepted into the BS in Dietetics (CPD) program, you will begin the professional phase of the program. This means you will take all course work in a specific sequence and you will complete supervised practice experiences concurrently with the lecture courses.

As an online student you will be required to secure preceptors in your geographical area that will coordinate all your supervised practice experiences. You will work with the EMU Dietetics and Human Nutrition Clinical Coordinator to make sure all paperwork is properly in place BEFORE you begin your experiences. Click the link to the left labeled preceptors for all the information of how to secure preceptors.

Program of Study

The program of study is devised so that you meet all university requirements for graduation and all pre-requisite courses before you begin the professional phase of the program. All courses in the professional phase of the program are completed in the scheduled sequence and you must complete one before moving on to the next. The supervised practice experiences are taken concurrently with the lecture class. Once you're accepted into the program, you'll begin the course sequence:

View the course sequence: (Word) (PDF); and CPD Pre-requisite Courses: (Word) (PDF)

Application

Requirements to apply to the CPD program:

• Admission to EMU as an undergraduate student
• The following courses are pre-requisite courses needed for the professional phase of the Dietetics Program at EMU. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better on or before September 1 of the year you will begin the program. An official transcript must be posted with EMU on or before this date.

*NOTE: Some of the following courses require pre-requisite courses before you can take them, e.g., DTC 202 Principles of Nutrition - the pre-requisite course for this is Chemistry 121 and 122. Check the undergraduate catalog for the pre-requisite courses needed.

*Survey of Organic Chemistry

*Survey of Biochemistry

Medical Terminology

*Introductory Microbiology

Introductory Statistics Course

Aging to Infancy or Lifespan Human Growth and Development Course

General Psychology

*Anatomy and Physiology

DTC 108 Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics

*DTC 202 Principles of Nutrition

*DTC 251 Experimental Foods

• A minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
• Completion of required application in its entirety. Click the link to the left labeled "admission packet" for directions and the entire application.

The advising center can assist you in the exploration of your degree requirements, the process of completing the Application for Admission, provide advice on how to prepare your program of study and approve all prerequisite and transfer course credits.

CHHS Advising Center
302 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
chhsadvising@emich.edu
734.487.0918