Dietetics Certificate FAQs

No, you cannot be admitted to the Dietetics Certificate Program unless all required pre-requisite courses are completed and official transcripts have been submitted.

Not automatically. Students must meet all DPD requirements (including acceptable competency on KRDNs) and pass the program's mid-curriculum review. Only students who meet these standards receive a DPD Verification Statement, which is needed to apply to supervised practice programs.

You can apply only if you successfully earn the DPD Verification Statement. The certificate alone does not guarantee eligibility.

The timeline varies depending on whether you transfer in any courses, enroll full or part-time, and online vs. campus schedules. A full-time student could likely complete the certificate in two years.

Yes, all courses are offered in both a campus and online format.

Often, yes. Courses are reviewed individually to determine equivalency. There are four classes that must be taken at K-State: FNDH 400, FNDH 631, FNDH 632, and FNDH 645.

You can check out our transfer equivalency website to see how your previous coursework aligns with our requirements. If a course isn't listed but you believe it may be equivalent, you are welcome to upload a syllabus for review via the Transfer Course Evaluation Request Form on the site.

Yes, you must have a minimum of a C in all pre-requisite courses.

To complete the Dietetics Certificate and be eligible for the DPD Verification Statement, students must earn a B or better in all certificate courses, including those transferred into K-State.

No. However, during the mid-curriculum review, an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (including all collegiate coursework from all institutions) is preferred for students continuing on the DPD Verification Statement pathway. Waivers for applicants below a 3.0 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, international transcripts can be evaluated for prerequisite, general education, or elective credit. However, professional Certificate/DPD coursework must be completed at accredited U.S. Institutions.

Financial aid eligibility depends on enrollment status and federal aid rules. Some students may qualify for aid, while others may use employer benefits, scholarships, or self-payment options. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

No graduate credit cannot be applied towards the certificate.