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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 Science
Table of Contents

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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

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Program 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

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Introduction

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.

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Program 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.

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History 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/).

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Requirements 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).

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   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.

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Nutritional 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).

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Suggested 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

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JUNIOR 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.

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For 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

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Graduate-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.

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Applying 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.

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Registration 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.

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University 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
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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.

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Code 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

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  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

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   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

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 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.

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2. 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.

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VII. 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.

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Appendix 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.

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c. 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.

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16. 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.

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b. 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.

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Appendix 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

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Appendix 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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