Department of Nutrition
Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Where Experiential Learning and Advanced Education Meet
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Option
One of the career options for students pursuing the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (MS in HND) is to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The MS in HND program provides the option to receive a DPD verification statement. The DPD track within the MS in HND is approved by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and satisfies the first step towards becoming an RDN. Please review the MS in HND Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Option Handout below for more details about the MS in HND + DPD track.
Students who are accepted into the MS in HND + DPD program are not automatically enrolled in or accepted into the Dietetic Internship program at MSU Denver or outside Dietetic Internships. Dietetic Internships require a separate application process and are competitive in nature. For more information about the application process and your eligibility for the Dietetic Internship, schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 303-615-0990 or emailing nutrition@msudenver.edu.
Students are encouraged to review the "Becoming an RDN FAQs" below as well as the graduate programs FAQs page for more information about commonly asked questions. Additionally, it is recommended that students meet with an advisor to discuss the pathway to become an RDN.
Becoming an RDN FAQs
The following information addresses commonly or frequently asked questions about becoming an RDN. Students interested in becoming an RDN are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to further discuss the pathway towards becoming an RDN. To schedule an advising appointment, please call us at 303-615-0990 or email us at nutrition@msudenver.edu.