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— College of Allied Health Professions — Academics — Our Programs — Medical Nutrition — Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics — Accreditation

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree program will pursue accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Council on Higher Education Accreditation, a nongovernmental higher education organization, and the federal government, through the United States Department of Education, recognizes the quality and effectiveness of ACEND as the accrediting body for dietetics education programs.

While accreditation is being pursued, it is not required for the granting of the DND degree.

For more information, please contact ACEND directly at:
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 1-800-877-1600 ext 5400
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
www.eatrightpro.org/acend