DPD Program Philosophy and Mission Statement

The mission of this program is to educate students majoring in nutrition and related disciplines and other fields to become leaders in the field of nutrition and public policy.

Goals of the DPD Nutrition and Food Science baccalaureate Program

To increase the recruitment of motivated African American and other ethnically diverse students to assume leadership roles in the dietetics profession
The DPD Program will prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians.
Improve student retention and DPD program completion through encouragement, motivation, and financial support.
Provide opportunities for research in the field of Nutrition and Food Science
The DPD Program will prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to community service.
Encourage student’s participation and membership in professional organizations.
Provide opportunities for systematic program revision and evaluation by students, alumni, faculty and Advisory Committee members.

The DPD Program at the University of the District of Columbia is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE), The American Dietetic Association. For further information contact Dr. Prema Ganganna, DPD Program director, at (202)274-5516 (e-mail pganganna@udc.edu). The contact address and telephone number for CADE and the American Dietetic Association is:

Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
800-877-1600 X 4727
www.eatright.org