Through a commitment to continual review, evaluation and improvement of its curriculum, the program meets the knowledge requirements defined by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Radford University’s Nutrition and Dietetics major is a fully accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The program was granted continued accreditation in July 2009, until 2013.
The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education is ADA's accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered.
CADE exists to serve the public by establishing and enforcing eligibility requirements and accreditation standards that ensure the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. Programs meeting those standards are accredited by CADE.
CADE is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This affirms that CADE meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs.
The goals of the Didactic Program in Dietetics are:
1) The DPD will attract, prepare, and graduate students who will become competent entry level nutrition practitioners.
2) Faculty will advise and mentor students to enable them to successfully reach career goals.
Graduate Performance is measured by the following outcomes:
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