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Dietetic Policies and Procedures

Students are encouraged to become student-level members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Miami University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). Student membership benefits include eligibility for AND scholarships and access to valuable student resources for application to graduate programs with supervised practice, the Evidence Analysis Library and Tutorial, and other student-level educational resources.

Grade Policy

The Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health admission Grade Policy Students must earn a 2.0 or higher GPA based on the required courses.

Repeating Courses

The undergraduate course repeat policy can be found in the Registration (Undergraduate) section of the Student Handbook. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an advisor to determine whether repeating a course is advisable. Repeating a course may have an impact on financial aid, insurance, entrance to professional schools, participation in athletics, immigration status, and other matters. Dietetics students need to be aware that the application process for dietetic internships require that students include ALL grades for all courses taken at all colleges and universities. Occasionally students may need to repeat a course because of a low grade. We encourage students to limit the number of classes they repeat.

DPD Program Retention, Remediation, and Monitoring Policy

Students who are in the Miami University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must meet all the requirements for earning a Verification Statement and all university requirements for a degree completion requirement. Students who do not meet the program requirements with a 75% or above on KRDN assignments may redo the assignment to earn the required minimum grade. Both earned grades are factored into the curriculum and overall course grade.

Students will be retained in the Miami DPD program provided the following retention criteria below are met each semester. If not met, they would move to a remediation plan.

DPD Retention Procedures and Policy

Completion of all required courses outlined on the 124-hour Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum for a Nutrition major with a Dietetic concentration according to the Miami University policies and procedures.
The DPD Director monitors all DPD student grades at the end of each semester to verify adherence to retention requirements. Any student failing to meet retention requirements will be notified by e-mail by the DPD Director. Students are allowed to redo the assignment as needed to meet retention criteria.

Students with minimal chances of success in the program will be counseled into alternative academic and career paths. For those students identified as having potential to be successful in the program, a remediation plan will be developed with their advisor. If the student does not complete the remediation plan within a specified time frame and meet retention requirements, the student will be dismissed from the DPD program.

DPD Monitoring, Assessment of Student Learning and Remediation Procedure and Policy

As an ACEND accredited Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD), it is expected that students will have obtained competence for each of the ACEND-specific knowledge requirements and learning outcomes (2022 ACEND Accreditation Standards (DPD).

Faculty of each program course assesses student achievement of the Core Knowledge Statements (KRDNs) through a variety of evaluation methods as documented in the syllabi for those courses. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the various course evaluation methods. DPD students must earn a 75% or higher on all KRDN learning activities to remain in the DPD and to earn a Verification Statement. When a student does not meet the KRDNs at the expected level, the student must meet with the course faculty to discuss appropriate remediation and earn a 75% or higher on that assessment before the end of the course each semester. Faculty for each required DPD course will determine the appropriate course-specific remediation approach to use to support student achievement of the competency. Remediation may not result in a change in grade. The original grade earned for the activity may stand depending on the faculty member's class policy stated in the syllabus.

It is a goal of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) to retain all students for successful completion of the program and to provide students with the necessary support and services to ensure success in completing the program.

Tutoring is available to all Miami University students across a variety of subjects. Additional information is available at the Rinella Learning Center.

Academic Honesty

The Dietetics Program follows Miami University policies and procedures regarding academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is defined by Miami University as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work. The Miami University Academic Honesty Policy is as follows:

The rights and rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are the heart of the intellectual integrity of the University. Students are expected to behave honestly in their learning and in their behavior outside of classroom. Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty undermine the value of a Miami education for everyone, and especially for the person who cheats.  Misunderstanding of the appropriate academic conduct in a particular situation, he or she should consult with the instructor in the course, the department chair/program director, or the academic dean in appropriate division in order to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Code of Ethics

The Miami University Dietetics Concentration promotes and includes the AND Code of Ethics in course content as a part of its established student learning goals.  

Canvas Organizational Site

Students are provided access to the Canvas Nutrition and Dietetic Organizational site for students. This site provides valuable information relevant to students; including advice on academic success, the student handbook and the AND Code of Ethics, encouragement to join the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as providing students the opportunity to communicate with other students and faculty.

This resource provides extensive information on the process of applying for graduate programs with dietetic internships. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director maintains the Canvas organizational site with input from faculty.

Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND)

Miami University has a very active Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). Active membership in this University recognized club is highly encouraged, as participating students gain valuable leadership, networking and volunteer experience that can be helpful when applying for a dietetic Internship. SAND maintains a website that includes meeting information and volunteer opportunities. Students of all academic standings are encouraged to run for SAND leadership positions.