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Didactic Program in Dietetics
Mission and Program Goals
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Eastern Illinois University is housed within the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to provide students with Foundation Knowledge and Skills through theory-to-practice, relationship-driven education preparing graduates to competently participate in a Dietetic Intership. The program is committed to instilling in students the ability to be critical and independent thinkers while working in a team environment and promoting an appreciation of and dedication to the profession of dietetics. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-5400.
The following program goals have been identified for the years: 2007-2016
- Prepare graduates to have the Foundational Knowledge and Skills as defined by the ADA for entry-level dietitians in our diverse society.
- Continue to promote dietetics, and its diversity, as a viable career option/program.
- Continue to support the needs of the DPDby offering a wide variety of learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, that provide theory-to-practice and relationship-driven education.
Suggested Timeline for Program Completion
The sequencing of chemistry and other science classes is critical due to prerequisites for several DPD courses. Suggested minors include: business administration, chemistry and psychology.
Fall 20__ (15) Spring 20__ (16)
ENG 1001G ENG 1002G
GEN ED SOC/BEH SCI CHM 1310/1315G*
FCS 2100 FCS 1000
PSY 1879G MAT 2250G**
FCS 1800 CMN 1310
Fall 20__ (15) Spring 20__ (16)
CHM 1410/1415 CHM 2430/2435
FCS 1121 BUS 2101
BIO 2001G GEN ED Fine Arts
SOC 2710G or SOC 2750G FCS 2140
FCS 1120 FCS 2000
Fall 20__ (15) Spring 20__ (16)
GEN ED Humanities FCS 3120
CHM 3300 GEN ED Humanities/Fine Arts (Cultural Diversity)
Elective (3) FCS 3756
FCS 3000 Elective (3)
FCS 3755 BUS 3010
Fall 20__ (13) Spring 20__ (14)
FCS 4751 FCS 4750
FCS 4150 FCS 4940
FCS 4000 Senior Seminar (EIU 41XX)
Electives (6) Elective (2)
FCS 4275
Elective hours can be used for the completion of a minor in Chemistry, Business Administration, or Psychology.
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Last updated 05-23-08
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