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Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
Student Handbook
California State University, Los Angeles
College of Health and Human Services
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional ScienceTable of Contents
Page
Program Contact Information 3
Introduction 4
Program Mission, Goals, and Objectives 5
History and Organizational Structure 6
Accreditation Status 6
Cost to Students 6
Requirements to Become a Registered Dietitian 7
Admission Requirements 7
Advisement 8
Nutritional Science Degree Curriculum 9
DPD Curriculum 9
Graduation Requirements 9
Suggested Course Sequencing 10
Applying for a Dietetic Internship Program 14
Issuance of a Verification of Completion Statement 14
Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians 15
International Dietitians Seeking Registration in the United States 15
Transcript Evaluations 15
University Policies and Procedures 16
Student Grievance and Complaints 16
Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 16
Academic Honesty 17
Appendix A: Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 23
Appendix B: DPD Course List 27
Appendix C: Organizational Chart 28
2Program Contact Information
College of Health and Human Services School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
Office: Fine Arts 130 Office: Physical Education 206
Phone: (323) 343-4600 Phone: (323) 343-4650
Didactic Program in Dietetics
Director: Lewina Luk, MS, RD
Office: Physical Education 223
Phone: (323) 343-4639
Email: lleung2@calstatela.edu
Faculty:
Lecturer; Clinical Site Coordinator, Coordinated Program in Dietetics:
Victoria Buxton-Pacheco, M.S., RD
Office: Physical Education 223 Email: vbuxton2@calstatela.edu
Professor, Emeritus: Laura Calderon, Dr.P.H., RD
Office: Physical Education 225
Phone: (323) 343-5439 Email: lcalder@calstatela.edu
Assistant Professor: Mandy Graves Hillstrom, Ed.D., RD
Office: Physical Education 225
Phone: (323) 343-4729 Email: kgraves@calstatela.edu
Professor; Nutritional Science Program Coordinator; Director, Coordinated Program in
Dietetics: Pera Jambazian, Dr.P.H., RD
Office: Physical Education 234
Phone: (323) 343-4694 Email: pjambaz@calstatela.edu
Assistant Professor; Coordinator, Food Science and Technology Program:
Sunil Mangalassary, Ph.D.
Office: ASCL 114
Phone: (323) 343-5441 Email: smangal@calstatela.edu
Professor: John Orta, Ed.D., RD, FADA
Office: Physical Education 231
Phone: (323) 343-4031 Email: jorta@calstatela.edu
Professor: Chick Tam, Dr.P.H.
Office: Physical Education 231
Phone: (323) 343-4641 Email: ctam3@calstatela.edu
3Introduction
Lifetime wellness or health is dependent upon a myriad of factors, many of which are
lifestyle related. In fact, close to 80% of the leading chronic illnesses may be prevented
through lifestyle changes. The primary mission of the Nutritional Science Program is to
educate and train individuals to become entry level health professionals. In this capacity,
graduates can promote positive, personal behavior changes and environmental changes
which impact upon the health of the individual.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) enables students to complete the academic
requirements needed to qualify for a dietetic internship or supervised practice needed to
qualify to take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.). The DPD may be
completed as part of the baccalaureate degree program in Nutritional Science or may be
completed by students in the Nutritional Science graduate program. Students who already
hold a baccalaureate degree must be admitted into the graduate program in order to
complete the DPD.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science prepares students for careers in
nutrition, dietetics, food service administration, food technology, food science, and
community nutrition. Students can also prepare to study for advanced degrees in nutritional
science, food science and technology, or an allied health profession.
The Master of Science Degree Program in Nutritional Science is an individualized program
designed to develop specialized professional competence in the selected areas of food
science, dietetics and nutrition, while also providing breadth in related areas. The program
is designed for persons preparing for positions as public health nutritionists or supervisors
in dietetics and food production and service, or doctoral study in nutrition and dietetics.
4Program Mission, Goals, and Objectives
The mission of the DPD at California State University, Los Angeles is to prepare students to
be competent for acceptance into a dietetic internship program accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The DPD also prepares
students for entry-level careers related to food and nutrition or graduate level education.
Program Goal 1: Prepare students to be competent for entry into a dietetic internship
program and/or a post-baccalaureate program.
Program Objectives for Goal 1:
1. Over a five year period, at least 80% of the DPD graduates will pass the Registered
Dietitian (RD) registration exam the first time taking the exam or within the first year
after taking the first exam.
2. Over a five year period, at least 75% of students enrolled in the professional courses
in the third year of an undergraduate-level DPD or first year of a graduate-level DPD
will complete the program/degree requirements within three years, or 150% of the
time planned for completion.
3. Within twelve months of program completion, 50% of DPD graduates will apply to
dietetic internship programs and 50% of those who apply will be accepted into a
dietetic internship program.
4. Within twelve months of program completion, 25% of DPD graduates will apply to
post-baccalaureate programs and 50% of those who apply will get accepted into the
program.
5. Over a five year period, at least 75% of the dietetic internship directors of the DPD
graduates will rank the graduate as being “prepared” or “very prepared” in all
aspects of nutrition knowledge.
Program Goal 2: Prepare students to be competent for entry into nutrition-related careers
and to be capable of working in culturally diverse community setting.
Program Objectives for Goal 2:
1. Over a five year period, at least 75% of DPD graduates who apply to dietetic
internship programs, but were not accepted will obtain employment in nutrition or a
related field.
2. Over a five year period, at least 75% of the employers of DPD graduates will rank the
graduate as being “prepared” or “very prepared” in all aspects of nutrition
knowledge.
3. At least 90% of DPD graduates will be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse
setting.
5History and Organizational Structure
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is housed in the School of Kinesiology and
Nutritional Science (KNS) in the College of Health and Human Services at California State
University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The program was first housed in the Department of Home
Economics in 1968 until 1984 when it became the Department of Family Studies and
Consumer Sciences (FSCS). Then, in 1993, the department was restructured the Nutritional
Science area joined the Department of Health Science to become the Department of Health
and Nutritional Sciences. In 2001 the department split, with Health Science joining the
School of Nursing, and with Nutritional Science joining the Department of Kinesiology and
Physical Education, now the School of KNS.
The DPD was initially approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly the
American Dietetic Association in the 1970s. The DPD requirements may be met by either BS
or MS students in Nutritional Science.
See Appendix C for the CSULA DPD organizational chart.
Accreditation Status
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at California State University, Los Angeles is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Education
(ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000,
Chicago, IL. 60606, (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400.
Costs to Students
An estimated cost of attendance for CSULA may be found at
http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/COA.php. Additional fees will apply to students who
wish to continue the educational pathway of becoming a Registered Dietitian. These fees
consist of the cost for applying to and attending dietetic internship programs.
Dietetic Internship Application Process and Programs:
Eligible students who choose to apply to internship programs will need to submit an online
application through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS) and
register for the computer matching process through D & D Digital, a company that matches
applicants and programs. The first DICAS application costs $40 and $20 thereafter. The fee
for D & D Digital is approximately $50. There may be supplemental internship application
fees in addition to the DICAS and D&D Digital fees. The cost of the dietetic internship will
vary by program.
Membership in the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is optional for the students. The cost
of student membership is $50/year (http://www.eatright.org/membershipinfo/).
6Requirements for Becoming a Registered Dietitian
After students have successfully completed the course work in a Didactic Program in
Dietetics (DPD) and a post-baccalaureate supervised practice program (dietetic internship
program), they are eligible to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian.
Upon passing this registration exam, the students will earn their Registered Dietitian (RD)
credential.
Upon successfully completing either the undergraduate or graduate degree DPD, students
will receive a verification of completion statement, which will allow the students to be
eligible to apply for a dietetic internship program. The dietetic internship program
composed of a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice will provide students with
practical training in various aspects of dietetic practice.
Admission Requirement
Undergraduate Program:
Undergraduate degree applicants must meet the university requirements for admission. For
general admission requirements, refer to the Office of Admissions and University Outreach
at http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/admiss/.
Graduate Program:
Admission to the graduate degree program in Nutritional Science is limited to Fall Quarter
only. Application is a two-step process. First, graduate degree applicants must meet the
university requirements for admission. For general admission requirements for graduate
programs, refer to the Office of Admissions and University Outreach at
http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/admiss/.
After applying to the university, students must also submit a Nutritional Science Master of
Science program application to the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science. The
Nutritional Science Master of Science program application can be found at
http://web.calstatela.edu/academic/hhs/kns/pdf/ntrs_app_form.pdf. To be considered for
admission into the Master of Science degree program in Nutritional Science, applicants
must meet the following:
Grade point average of at least 3.0 in last 90-quarter units (60 semester units)
attempted. An additional official transcript showing posting of bachelor’s degree
must be submitted with the Nutritional Science Master of Science application.
Appropriate undergraduate preparation for desired specialization within the
discipline of nutritional science.
Two letters of recommendation sent with the Nutritional Science Master of Science
application.
Statement of goals for graduate study (page two of the Nutritional Science Master of
Science application).
7 Submission of G.R.E. general test scores (completed within the past five years) with
minimum scores of: Verbal-400 (146 on new test); Quantitative 500 (144 on new
test); and Analytical Writing – 3.5 sent with the Nutritional Science Master of
Science application.
Completion of the following prerequisites:
o BIOL 200A,B – Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II
o CHEM 151, 152 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I, II
o CHEM 353 – Nutritional Aspects of Biochemistry
o MICR 151 – Introductory Microbiology
o NTRS 210 -- Foundations of Food
o NTRS 317 -- Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD):
No additional application is needed for the DPD. Students who are admitted into the
undergraduate program will complete the DPD with their degree curriculum. Students who
are admitted into the graduate degree program will have to complete the DPD curriculum
along with their graduate program curriculum.
Advisement
Almost all Nutritional Science faculty serve as advisors.
Undergraduate Program:
Nutritional Science students are required to meet with their assigned advisor once a year,
however, they are strongly encouraged to discuss their progress with their advisor more
frequently. The advisement session also allows faculty and students to discuss the
sequencing of courses, student performance and professionalism, and student concerns.
Graduate Program:
Graduate Nutritional Science students are assigned an advisor at the time they are admitted
to the degree program. Each student is expected to work closely with his/her faculty advisor
in a mentoring relationship throughout the time needed to complete work for the degree.
If students are having difficulty succeeding in the DPD, academically or professionally, the
academic advisor will discuss a plan of action with the student to assist him/her in the
program and/or discuss alternative career opportunities.
8Nutritional Science Degree Curriculum
Undergraduate Degree Program:
To earn an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science, students must successfully
complete all the University’s mandated requirements which include General Education and
Diversity courses and the Writing Proficiency Exam. The detailed list of the University
mandated requirements can be found in the University catalog at
http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=72. In addition, students
must complete requirements for the major, which can be found at
http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=562.
Graduate Degree Program:
To earn a graduate degree in Nutritional Science, students must successfully complete a
required total of 45 units of which at least 23 units must be in 500-level courses. The
detailed list of graduate degree requirements can be found at
http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=563.
DPD Curriculum
The DPD curriculum is incorporated into the undergraduate degree curriculum. For
graduate students, they will need to take additional DPD courses to fulfill the DPD
curriculum.
The DPD courses can be classified as either DPD science or DPD professional courses, which
is a required distinction on the dietetic internship application. The DPD course list can be
found in Appendix B.
Graduation Requirements
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree curriculum and the university’s
mandated requirements, students will receive their Bachelor of Science in Nutritional
Science. Students, who earn their undergraduate degree, will have also successfully
completed the DPD.
Upon successful completion of the graduate degree curriculum and the university’s
mandated requirements, students will receive their Master’s of Science in Nutritional
Science. For graduate students to successfully complete the DPD, they will need to earn a
minimum grade of a letter C or better for all courses listed in the DPD curriculum (Appendix
B).
9Suggested Course Sequencing
For Undergraduate Students:
FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL QUARTER FALL QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) Course Number Course Title (Units)
ENGL 101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION (4) BIOL 200B ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II (5)
MATH 100 INTRO. TO COLLEGE MATH (4) OR MICRO 151 INTRO. TO MICROBIOLOGY (4)
HHS 101* INTRO. TO HHS (2) ANTH 250 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (4) OR
ECON 150 ECONOMICS FOR THE CITIZEN (4) SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (4)
MATH 102 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4) Total Units 13
Total Units 14 WINTER QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER Course Number Course Title (Units)
Course Number Course Title (Units) PSYCH 150 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY (4)
ENG 102 COMPOSITION II (4) BLOCK A3 CRITICAL THINKING - PICK 1 (4)
COMM 150 ORAL COMMUNICATION (4) HIST 202A US CIVILIZATION (4) OR
BLOCK C1,2,3 PICK 1 FROM GE LIST (4) HIST 202B US CIVILIZATION (4)
CHEM 151 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I (5) UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
Total Units 17 Total Units 16
SPRING QUARTER SPRING QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) Course Number Course Title (Units)
CHEM 152 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II (5) POLS 150 GOVERNMENT & AMERICAN SOCIETY (4)
BIOL 200A ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I (5) UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
BLOCK C1,2,3 PICK 1 FROM GE LIST (4) UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
HHS 101 INTRO TO HHS (2) Total Units 12
Total Units 16
10JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR
SUMMER QUARTER SUMMER QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) Course Number Course Title (Units)
NTRS 210 FOUNDATIONS OF FOOD (4) DE DIETETIC ELECTIVE
NTRS 317 FUND. OF HUMAN NUTRITION (4) UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
CHEM 353 NUTR. ASPECTS BIOCHEMISTRY (5) UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
Total Units 13 Total Units 12
FALL QUARTER FALL QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) Course Number Course Title (Units)
NTRS 312 CULTURAL CUISINE (4) COUN 406 BEHAV. COUNSELING & SELF-MGMT (4) OR
NTRS 414A INSTITUTIONAL FOODSERVICE I (4) COUN 450 COUNSELING THEORIES (3)
NTRS 417A ADVANCED NUTRITION I (4) DE DIETETIC ELECTIVE
Total Units 12 UPPER DIV. THEME CLASS (4)
WINTER QUARTER NTRS 411 CURRENT NUTRITION CONCEPTS (4)
Course Number Course Title (Units) Total Units 15 OR 16
NTRS 414B INSTITUTIONAL FOODSERVICE II (4) WINTER QUARTER
NTRS 415A MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (4) Course Number Course Title (Units)
NTRS 417B ADVANCED NUTRITION II (4) NTRS 413 MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION (4)
NTRS 417L NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT LAB (1) DE DIETETIC ELECTIVE
Total Units 13 NTRS 479 PROF. INTERACTIONS & WRITING SKILLS (4)
SPRING QUARTER Total Units 12
Course Number Course Title (Units) SPRING QUARTER
NTRS 410 EXPERIMENTAL FOODS (4) Course Number Course Title (Units)
NTRS 415B MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (4) NTRS 418 COMMUNITY NUTRITION (4)
NTRS 434 MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN DIETETICS (5) NTRS 451 NUTRITION AND AGING (4)
Total Units 13 DE DIETETIC ELECTIVE
Total Units 12
**Note:
Two diversity courses are required for graduation.
HHS 101 or HHS 301 (2 units) should be taken during the first two quarters at CSULA.
Grad checks are due to advisor two quarter before graduation.
11For Graduate Students:
The course sequencing for graduate students will vary for their 500-level courses depending
on their area of interest in nutrition. Students will work with their assigned academic
advisor to determine the appropriate 500-level courses for their graduate degree program.
A list of the 500-level courses can be found under Graduate-Level Course Offering.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
SUMMER QUARTER SUMMER QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) Course Number Course Title (Units)
NTRS 210 FOUNDATIONS OF FOOD (4) NTRS 479 PROF. INTERACTIONS & WRITING SKILLS (4)
NTRS 317 FUND. OF HUMAN NUTRITION (4) Total Units 4
CHEM 353 NUTR. ASPECTS BIOCHEMISTRY (5) FALL QUARTER
Total Units 13 Course Number Course Title (Units)
FALL QUARTER COUN 406 BEHAV. COUNSELING & SELF-MGMT (4) OR
Course Number Course Title (Units) COUN 450 COUNSELING THEORIES (3)
NTRS 312 CULTURAL CUISINE (4) EDFN 452 STATISTICS IN EDUCATION (4)
NTRS 414A INSTITUTIONAL FOODSERVICE I (4) NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE
NTRS 417A ADVANCED NUTRITION I (4) Total Units 11 OR 12
Total Units 12 WINTER QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER Course Number Course Title (Units)
Course Number Course Title (Units) NTRS 413 MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION (4)
NTRS 414B INSTITUTIONAL FOODSERVICE II (4) NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE
NTRS 415A MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (4) NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE
NTRS 417B ADVANCED NUTRITION II (4) Total Units 12
NTRS 417L NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT LAB (1) SPRING QUARTER
Total Units 13 Course Number Course Title (Units)
SPRING QUARTER NTRS 418 COMMUNITY NUTRITION (4)
Course Number Course Title (Units) NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE
NTRS 410 EXPERIMENTAL FOODS (4) NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE
NTRS 415B MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (4) Total Units 12
NTRS 434 MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN DIETETICS (5)
Total Units 13
12Graduate-Level Course Offering:
YEAR 3 FALL Course Title (Units)
FALL QUARTER NTRS 511 RESEARCH CONCEPTS & METHODOLOGY IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (4)
Course Number Course Title (Units) NTRS 513 ADVANCED PROBLEMS & TOPICS IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (4)
NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE NTRS 519 SEMINAR: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (4)
NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE NTRS 595 FIELDWORK IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (2-4)
Total Units 8 NTRS 597 GRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
WINTER QUARTER
Course Number Course Title (Units) WINTER Course Title (Units)
NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE NTRS 511 RESEARCH CONCEPTS & METHODOLOGY IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (4)
NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE NTRS 513 ADVANCED PROBLEMS & TOPICS IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (4)
Total Units 8 NTRS 521 ADVANCED TOPICS IN EATING BEHAVIORS (4)
SPRINGQUARTER NTRS 527 NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (4)
Course Number Course Title (Units) NTRS 595 FIELDWORK IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (2-4)
NTRS 500-LEVEL GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE NTRS 597 GRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
NTRS 596 COMPREHESIVE EXAM (0) KIN 504 RESEARCH DESIGN IN KINESIOLOGY (5)
NTRS 599 THESIS OR PROJECT (6)
Total Units 4 OR 10 SPRING Course Title (Units)
NTRS 521 ADVANCED TOPICS IN EATING BEHAVIORS (4)
NTRS 523 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIETETIC MANAGEMENT (4)
NTRS 525 ADVANCED TOPICS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (4)
NTRS 595 FIELDWORK IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE (2-4)
NTRS 597 GRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
**Note:
Applications for advanced to candidacy are submitted to advisor after (1) the
master’s degree program has been approved, (2) completion of 16 units on the
graduate program with a B (3.0) or better average, and (3) the passage of the WPE.
Grad checks are due to advisor two quarter before graduation.
13Applying for a Dietetic Internship Program
Students may apply to dietetic internship programs when they will graduate from their
degree program and complete the DPD prior to the start of the internship program.
Students are advised by DPD Director to research and obtain the information necessary to
assist them in selecting suitable dietetic internship programs to apply. A list of the
accredited dietetic internship programs may be found at the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics website at http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8473.
The application for internships occurs twice a year. For internship programs that begin
between June and September, the application deadline for most programs is mid-February.
For internship programs that start at the beginning of the year, the application deadline for
most programs is mid-September.
Students applying to internships prior to completing the DPD will need to submit a form
called the Declaration of Intent with their application. The Declaration of Intent, obtained
from the DPD Director, lists DPD courses that the students still needs to complete. Students
who successfully completed the DPD and their degree program will need to submit a
Verification of Completion Statement with their application. This form can also be obtained
from the DPD Director.
The DPD Director holds an information session prior to each of the application deadlines to
assist and guide students through the entire application process. Students should contact
the DPD Director if they are interested in attending the information session.
Issuance of a Verification of Completion Statement
(Verification of Completion Statement is also known as a Verification Statement)
Upon successful completion of the DPD coursework and the university graduation
requirements for either a Bachelor of Science or a Master’s of Science degree, students will
be mailed the DPD Verification Statement. Prior to graduation, the students must provide
the DPD Director with a permanent mailing address. Once the student’s degree is posted,
the DPD Director will issue the Verification Statement and mail a minimum of three copies
directly to the student. An original copy of the Verification Statement must be given to the
Dietetic Internship Director before starting a dietetic internship program or must be
produced prior to applying to take the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) exam.
14Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians
Upon successful completion of the DPD coursework and the university graduation
requirements for either a Bachelor of Science or a Master’s of Science degree, students will
be eligible to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians. Once the
student’s degree is posted, the DPD Director will issue the Verification of Completion
Statement. The DPD Director will accept and process paperwork (application, DTRE mis-use
form, and official transcript with posted degree) for the Registration Examination for
Dietetic Technicians twice a year (spring and fall). For more information regarding the
Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians, students may go to the Commission on
Dietetic Registration website at http://cdrnet.org/program-director/registration-eligibility-
requirements-for-dietetic-technicians-new-pathway-iii.
International Dietitians Seeking Registration in the United States
Dietitians who have completed their education and credentialing requirements outside of
the U.S. may be eligible for reciprocity with the Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (http://www.eatright.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=5962).
Individuals who do not qualify for reciprocity but would like to become a Registered
Dietitian in the U.S. may work to obtain a Verification of Completion Statement by meeting
the requirements for the issuance of a Verification of Completion Statement, as seen on
page 14.
Transcript Evaluations
Transcript evaluations may be conducted if students have completed almost all of the DPD
course requirements from another university. There is a $50 non-refundable fee for the
transcript evaluation for non-CSULA students. Students who are interested in getting their
transcripts evaluated should contact the DPD Director.
Students who earned their degree(s) from foreign universities must first have their
transcripts evaluated by an independent foreign degree evaluation agency. A list of the
independent foreign degree evaluation agencies can be found at
http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=9725. The type of evaluation
should be a course-by-course evaluation. The agency will provide an equivalency report that
will detail the equivalent degree and coursework to an accredited university in the United
States or its territories.
15University Policies and Procedures
The University has established policies and procedures to assist and guide students through
their academic career at CSULA. Below are some University policies that students should be
aware of and the link to the University catalog.
Policy Link
Academic Calendar http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=117
Academic Probation & http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=121
Disqualification
Access to Personal File http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=90
Access to Student Support http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=120
Services (Health Services,
Financial Aid, etc.)
Faculty and Student http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=121
Relations Policy
Graduate degree http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=563
requirements
Grievance Policy http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=121
Nondiscrimination Policy http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=116
Protection & Privacy of http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=86
Student Information
Undergraduate degree http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=562
requirements
Withdrawal & Refund of http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=121#sche_fees
Tuition & Fees
Student Grievance and Complaints
Most student complaints can be resolved on an informal basis by communication between
the student and the faculty. Students who believe they are subject to unfair policies or
practices should first discuss their concern with the instructor directly. If necessary, they
may then contact the Director of the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science. Should
the situation continue to be unresolved through these informal means, the student may file
a formal grievance through the University’s Judicial Affairs Office,
http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/.
If students have complaints related to the accreditation standards or the performance of
the DPD, and after the DPD and the University have exhausted all options, then the
students should contact the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Education (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60606, (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400.
16Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
All CSULA Nutritional Science students are to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics. This Code of Ethics can be found in Appendix A on page 23.
According to the Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as published in
the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 2009, the Code of Ethics applies to
the following practitioners:
a. In its entirety to members of AND who are Registered Dietitians (RDs) or Dietetic
Technicians, Registered (DTRs);
b. Except for sections dealing solely with the credential, to all members of AND who are
not RDs or DTRs; and
c. Except for aspects dealing solely with membership, to all RDs and DTRs who are not
members of AND.
All individuals to whom the Code applies are referred to as “dietetics practitioners,” and all
such individuals who are RDs and DTRs shall be known as “credentialed practitioners.”
Academic Honesty
The University in its quest for truth and knowledge embraces honesty and integrity. These
fundamental values must not be compromised. The trust and respect among professors,
students and the society need to be vigilantly protected. Cheating and plagiarism can be
neither justified nor condoned as this would destroy the ideals and purposes of higher
education. Students enter the University to gain the knowledge and tools necessary for
participation in society. Academic integrity is one foundation for a society based on trust
and honesty. Therefore, the University takes seriously its responsibility for academic
honesty.
I. Cheating
At Cal State L. A., cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent
means. The following examples are intended to be representative, but not all-inclusive:
(a) Examinations/Tests Administered by Faculty or the University
Copying from another student’s paper
Employing signals to obtain answers from or provide answers to others
Stealing or arranging for the theft of an examination
Knowingly reviewing an unauthorized copy of an examination
Using lecture notes or textbooks during an examination when prohibited
Possessing crib notes at the location and during the time of the examination
Having someone else take an examination in your place
Feigning illness or telling falsehoods to avoid taking an examination at the
scheduled time
17 Claiming falsely that you took an examination at the scheduled time
Storing and/or accessing course subject matter in a calculator, computer or
recording device, without authorization from the instructor, when such
instruments are otherwise permitted to be used during an examination period
Utilizing calculators and/or other learning aids forbidden by the instructor
Obtaining assistance in answering questions on a take-home examination, when
such action is specifically prohibited
Attempting to use or using bribery to obtain an undeserved grade
Changing an answer on a graded test and claiming the student’s response to the
question was incorrectly marked wrong
(b) Papers/Reports, Laboratory/Homework
Copying the work of other persons in whole or in part and claiming authorship
Submitting a paper obtained from a any source that provides research/term
papers
Using a ghost writer to compose a paper and claiming authorship
Claiming an assigned share of a team report, toward which insufficient or no
contribution was made
Lying about the reason for not submitting a report on time
Pretending to have submitted a paper to an instructor
Stealing another student’s report and submitting it as one’s own work
Submitting the same term paper to two or more different instructors for credit in
their courses without their prior permission
Inventing, falsifying, or altering data for a research survey or laboratory
experiment
Misrepresenting the authorship of an experiment or exercise
Depending upon others to complete laboratory assignments or homework when
instructions call for independent work
Sabotaging someone else’s laboratory work or other exercise
Fabricating bibliographic references
Cheating on any academic assignment, including course work, comprehensive exams, or
theses, is subject to discipline for academic dishonesty.
II. Plagiarism
At Cal State L. A., plagiarism is defined as the act of using ideas, words, or work of
another person or persons as if they were one’s own, without giving proper credit to the
original sources.
The following examples of plagiarism are intended to be representative, but not all-
inclusive:
Failing to give credit via proper citations for others’ ideas and concepts, data and
information, statements and phrases, and/or interpretations and conclusions
Failing to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be a
paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof
18 Paraphrasing the expressions of thought by others without appropriate quotation
marks or attribution
Assembling parts from various works and submitting the synthesis or single paper as
one’s own creation
Representing another’s artistic/scholarly works, such as musical compositions,
computer programs, photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, or similar works
as one’s own
Plagiarizing on any academic assignment, including course work, comprehensive exam,
or thesis, in whole or in part, is subject to discipline for academic dishonesty.
III. Misrepresentation
Knowingly furnishing false academic information to a University official, faculty
member, or campus office is subject to discipline for academic dishonesty.
IV. Collusion
Any student who intentionally helps another student perform any of the above acts of
cheating, plagiarism or misrepresentation is subject to discipline for academic
dishonesty.
V. Consequences and Sanctions
Violations of academic honesty have a dual aspect, constituting both a breach of ethics
and a form of academic non-performance. Hence the consequences of violating this
policy may fall into two categories. Addressing the violation as an academic matter does
not preclude the imposition of further administrative sanctions.
Academic Consequences:
Faculty have the right to establish the standards by which the academic performance of
students will be evaluated, including the consequences of students not meeting some
portion or all of the academic requirements of a course through acts of cheating,
plagiarism, misrepresentation or collusion. These consequences may include but are not
limited to assigning a lowered grade, zero or “F” on an individual assignment, or
lowering the student’s grade or assigning an “F” in the course. Faculty may alternatively
permit the student to repeat an assignment/test or complete and submit additional
assignments. Furthermore, before these consequences can be effected, the faculty
member must have verified instances of academic dishonesty by personal observation
and/or documentation.
Administrative Sanctions:
In addition to academic consequences, the University can impose administrative
sanctions. As stipulated in Executive Order 970, Student Conduct Procedures, among
other places, cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation or collusion, in connection with an
academic program or campus may warrant, but are not necessarily limited to,
Expulsion
Suspension
19 Probation
Withdrawal of a degree
Restitution
Although sanctions can be imposed for a single offense, repeat offenders will receive
particular consideration for administrative sanctions. Multiple offenses committed in
more than one course, even when discovered simultaneously, shall be considered
repeat offenses.
VI. Reporting Procedures
For the purposes of reporting findings of academic dishonesty, the ‘reporting party’ may
refer to a probationary, tenured or temporary faculty member, a librarian, a person in
an academic administrative position, a counselor, coach, administrator of a testing
center or another person in a position of authority over a student’s academic work.
Throughout this policy, the term ‘faculty member’ shall be used to stand in for any
reporting party. Teaching assistants, graduate assistants and staff should report
allegations of academic dishonesty to their authorized university supervisor. Allegations
shall be made against individual students rather than groups of students.
When a faculty member suspects that a student has committed an academically
dishonest act, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to take the following steps:
1. The faculty member must first carefully consider the evidence of the apparent
dishonesty. A perception that is not supported by reasonable evidence, will not
suffice. Examples (not necessarily comprehensive) of evidence sufficient to pursue
action are:
Documentation regarding the source of text which the student has used
without proper attribution or has attempted to represent as his/her own
work
A demonstrably marked difference in the writing style of the student, as
compared to his/her work on previous assignments
Testimony from others regarding a student’s use of dishonest means to fulfill
the assignment at hand
Firsthand observation of the student engaging in a dishonest act, in a
situation in which the student cannot effectively deny that the act took place
Admission by the student that he or she undertook a dishonest act in
fulfillment of the assignment at hand
A suspicious degree of similarity in work done by different students
Faculty members are encouraged to discuss any perception of dishonesty and the
evidentiary basis for an action with their department/division chair or school director
and/or associate dean prior to discussing perceptions of wrongdoing with the affected
student.
202. When satisfied that a reasonable evidentiary standard has been met and as soon as
possible after discovering the alleged violation, the faculty member should arrange
an office conference in order to inform the student of the allegations and the
intended academic consequences of the violations. At the conference, the student
should be informed of the supporting evidence, the intended consequences, and the
Academic Honesty Policy.
In the event that the student disputes the findings of academic dishonesty, he or she
shall be given the opportunity to respond (orally or writing). The faculty member
must consider any information or evidence that the student presents during or after
the conference, and determine whether or not such information or evidence
mitigates or refutes the charge of academic dishonesty. In every case the student
shall have ten (10) days beyond the date of the conference to respond to the
allegations, before a report is made (as outlined in #3, below).
At the conference, the student should also be informed of the University’s Grade
Appeals/Academic Grievance Policy. Under that policy, the student may appeal the
determination that he or she has committed academic dishonesty, the academic
consequences stemming from such a determination, or the administrative sanctions.
3. If after consideration of all evidence (including any provided by the student), it is
determined that a preponderance of the evidence favors a finding of academic
dishonesty, the faculty member shall proceed as directed below.
The faculty member shall use the Academic Dishonesty Report Form to report the
finding of academic dishonesty. This report shall be the statement of charges
against the student and the record of the academic consequence(s) imposed; all
supporting documentation shall be attached to the form and submitted to the
University Judicial Affairs Office and made available to the student. If a student
appeals a grade or other adverse consequence of an allegation of academic
dishonesty, this report and the related documentation shall be subject to review.
In cases where the student fails to attend the scheduled conference to discuss the
alleged dishonesty, or when the alleged dishonesty is detected at the close of the
quarter and the faculty member has not been successful in a good-faith effort to contact
the student, an Academic Dishonesty Report Form describing the alleged incident and
documents supporting the allegation shall be sent to the University Judicial Affairs
Officer and made available to the student.
In cases where the faculty member cannot, for serious and compelling reasons,
participate in any one or more parts of the above process, the department/division chair
or school director shall represent the reporting party.
21VII. Confidentiality
All parties to the initial conference between a faculty member and a student accused of
academic dishonesty and all subsequent deliberations regarding incidents of academic
dishonesty have the right to expect that such deliberations will occur in a setting of
strictest confidentiality.
Concomitant with this right of confidentiality is the obligation of all parties to refrain
from any discussions of these issues regarding cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation
or collusion outside of the informal and formal conferences and meetings as outlined
elsewhere in this document and in related policies (including the Grade
Appeal/Academic Grievance Policy). Confidentiality shall be maintained unless a
legitimate need to know is established by the department/division chair or school
director in order for the faculty to complete their responsibilities as University
employees or in any legal action, and in a manner consistent with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (Student Records Administration - 011, Sec
5.8) and any other applicable law. The department/division chair or school director may
consult with, or request documentation of a student’s history of academic dishonesty
from the Judicial Affairs Officer only on a strict need to know basis. Violators of this
principle of confidentiality are themselves subject to university disciplinary action.
In the matter of student records and according to Federal and State privacy laws,
students have the right to protections against improper disclosure of personal
information. However, it is permissible for transcripts of student academic records to
contain information regarding a student’s academic status including such disciplinary
actions as suspension or expulsion. Being a temporary action, suspension may be
expunged from the record upon the student’s reinstatement.
Threats/Retaliation:
Any threats or acts of retaliation against any member of the faculty or staff as a
consequence of implementing this policy on Academic Honesty will be cause for
disciplinary action under section 41301, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, in
addition to civil and criminal liabilities.
22Appendix A: Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics
Below are the 19 Principles of the Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
as published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 2009.
Fundamental Principles
1. The dietetics practitioner conducts himself/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness.
2. The dietetics practitioner supports and promotes high standards of professional
practice. The dietetics practitioner accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public,
and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and by
reporting perceived violations of the Code through the processes established by AND
and its credentialing agency, CDR.
Responsibilities to the Public
3. The dietetics practitioner considers the health, safety, and welfare of the public at all
times. The dietetics practitioner will report inappropriate behavior or treatment of a
client by another dietetics practitioner or other professionals.
4. The dietetics practitioner complies with all laws and regulations applicable or related to
the profession or to the practitioner's ethical obligations as described in this Code.
a. The dietetics practitioner must not be convicted of a crime under the laws of the
United States, whether a felony or a misdemeanor, an essential element of which is
dishonesty.
b. The dietetics practitioner must not be disciplined by a state for conduct that would
violate one or more of these principles.
c. The dietetics practitioner must not commit an act of misfeasance or malfeasance
that is directly related to the practice of the profession as determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction, a licensing board, or an agency of a governmental body.
5. The dietetics practitioner provides professional services with objectivity and with
respect for the unique needs and values of individuals.
a. The dietetics practitioner does not, in professional practice, discriminate against
others on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, gender, age, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, economic status, or any other legally
protected category.
b. The dietetics practitioner provides services in a manner that is sensitive to cultural
differences.
c. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in sexual harassment in connection with
professional practice.
6. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in false or misleading practices or
communications.
a. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in false or deceptive advertising of his or
her services.
b. The dietetics practitioner promotes or endorses specific goods or products only in a
manner that is not false and misleading.
23c. The dietetics practitioner provides accurate and truthful information in
communicating with the public.
7. The dietetics practitioner withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his
or her professional duties and responsibilities to clients and others.
a. The dietetics practitioner withdraws from practice when he/she has engaged in
abuse of a substance such that it could affect his or her practice.
b. The dietetics practitioner ceases practice when he or she has been adjudged by a
court to be mentally incompetent.
c. The dietetics practitioner will not engage in practice when he or she has a condition
that substantially impairs his or her ability to provide effective service to others.
Responsibilities to Clients
8. The dietetics practitioner recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the
limits of his or her qualifications and collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes
referrals as appropriate.
9. The dietetics practitioner treats clients and patients with respect and consideration.
a. The dietetics practitioner provides sufficient information to enable clients and others
to make their own informed decisions.
b. The dietetics practitioner respects the client's right to make decisions regarding the
recommended plan of care, including consent, modification, or refusal.
10. The dietetics practitioner protects confidential information and makes full disclosure
about any limitations on his or her ability to guarantee full confidentiality.
11. The dietetics practitioner, in dealing with and providing services to clients and others,
complies with the same principles set forth above in “Responsibilities to the Public”
(Principles #3-7).
Responsibilities to the Profession
12. The dietetics practitioner practices dietetics based on evidence-based principles and
current information.
13. The dietetics practitioner presents reliable and substantiated information and interprets
controversial information without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences
of opinion exist.
14. The dietetics practitioner assumes a life-long responsibility and accountability for
personal competence in practice, consistent with accepted professional standards,
continually striving to increase professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in
practice.
15. The dietetics practitioner is alert to the occurrence of a real or potential conflict of
interest and takes appropriate action whenever a conflict arises.
a. The dietetics practitioner makes full disclosure of any real or perceived conflict of
interest.
b. When a conflict of interest cannot be resolved by disclosure, the dietetics
practitioner takes such other action as may be necessary to eliminate the conflict,
including recusal from an office, position, or practice situation.
2416. The dietetics practitioner permits the use of his or her name for the purpose of
certifying that dietetics services have been rendered only if he or she has provided or
supervised the provision of those services.
17. The dietetics practitioner accurately presents professional qualifications and credentials.
a. The dietetics practitioner, in seeking, maintaining, and using credentials provided
by CDR, provides accurate information and complies with all requirements
imposed by CDR. The dietetics practitioner uses CDR-awarded credentials (“RD” or
“Registered Dietitian”; “DTR” or “Dietetic Technician, Registered”; “CS” or
“Certified Specialist”; and “FADA” or “Fellow of the American Dietetic Association”)
only when the credential is current and authorized by CDR.
b. The dietetics practitioner does not aid any other person in violating any CDR
requirements, or in representing himself or herself as CDR-credentialed when he or
she is not.
18. The dietetics practitioner does not invite, accept, or offer gifts, monetary incentives, or
other considerations that affect or reasonably give an appearance of affecting his/her
professional judgment. Clarification of Principle:
a. Whether a gift, incentive, or other item of consideration shall be viewed to affect,
or give the appearance of affecting, a dietetics practitioner's professional judgment
is dependent on all factors relating to the transaction, including the amount or
value of the consideration, the likelihood that the practitioner's judgment will or is
intended to be affected, the position held by the practitioner, and whether the
consideration is offered or generally available to persons other than the
practitioner.
b. It shall not be a violation of this principle for a dietetics practitioner to accept
compensation as a consultant or employee or as part of a research grant or
corporate sponsorship program, provided the relationship is openly disclosed and
the practitioner acts with integrity in performing the services or responsibilities.
c. This principle shall not preclude a dietetics practitioner from accepting gifts of
nominal value, attendance at educational programs, meals in connection with
educational exchanges of information, free samples of products, or similar items,
as long as such items are not offered in exchange for or with the expectation of,
and do not result in, conduct or services that are contrary to the practitioner's
professional judgment.
d. The test for appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create in
reasonable minds a perception that the dietetics practitioner's ability to carry out
professional responsibilities with integrity, impartiality, and competence is
impaired.
Responsibilities to Colleagues and Other Professionals
19. The dietetics practitioner demonstrates respect for the values, rights, knowledge, and
skills of colleagues and other professionals.
a. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in dishonest, misleading, or
inappropriate business practices that demonstrate a disregard for the rights or
interests of others.
25b. The dietetics practitioner provides objective evaluations of performance for
employees and coworkers, candidates for employment, students, professional
association memberships, awards, or scholarships, making all reasonable efforts to
avoid bias in the professional evaluation of others.
For further information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.eatright.org/healthprofessionals/content.aspx?id=6868.
26Appendix B: DPD Course List
DPD Professional Courses DPD Science Courses
NTRS 210: Foundations of Food BIOL 200A: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
NTRS 312: Cultural Cuisine BIOL 200B: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
NTRS 317: Fundamentals of Human CHEM 151: Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Nutrition
NTRS 410: Experimental Foods CHEM 152: Fundamentals of Chemistry II
(Organic)
NTRS 413: Maternal & Child Nutrition CHEM 353: Nutritional Biochemistry
NTRS 414A: Institutional Food Service A MICRO 151: Introductory Microbiology
NTRS 414B: Institutional Food Service B
NTRS 415A: Medical Nutrition Therapy
NTRS 415B: Medical Nutrition Therapy
NTRS 417A: Advanced Nutrition I
NTRS 417B: Advanced Nutrition II
NTRS 417L: Nutritional Assessment Lab
NTRS 418: Community Nutrition
NTRS 434: Management Principles in
Dietetics
NTRS 479: Professional Interactions and
Writing Skills
ECON 150: Economics for the Citizen
COUN 406: Behavioral Counseling and Self-
Management (4) or COUN 450: Counseling
Theories
PSYCH 150: Introductory Psychology
SOC 201: Principles of Sociology or ANTH
250: Cultural Anthropology
27Appendix C: Abbreviated Administrative Organizational Chart for Academic
Programs
California State University, Los Angeles
Board of Trustees
Chancellor
CSU System
Dr. Timothy P. White
President
CSU, Los Angeles
Dr. William A. Covino
Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Dr. Ashish Vaidya
Dean
College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Beatrice Yorker
Associate Dean
College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Farrell Webb
Director
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
Dr. Nazareth Khodiguian
Undergraduate Graduate Program Didactic Program in Coordinated Program
Program Master of Science Dietetics (DPD) in Dietetics (CDP)
Dr. Pera Dr. Pera Jambazian Lewina Luk, MS, RD Dr. Pera Jambazian
Jambazian Coordinator DPD Director CDP Director
Coordinator
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