The dietetics curriculum prepares students for entrance into accredited supervised practice programs following graduation. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Fontbonne University is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza Drive, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 1-800-877-1600, ext. 5400.
Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements
All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations in the undergraduate introductory section in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.
Major Approval
Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne.
A student in the dietetics major must have achieved and continuously maintained a cumulative “professional” grade point average of >3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the times of application for major approval and application for a degree. Students must also achieve grades of C- or better in all professional courses (see curriculum guide available in the department). These standards take into consideration all undergraduate course work taken at all colleges and/or universities attended.
