Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
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ACEND
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ACEND ® is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists or nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered.
ACEND ® can be contacted by:
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Phone: 800/877-1600, ext. 5400
Mail: 120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
ACEND ® serves and protects students and the public by assuring the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND ® is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV gatekeeper. This recognition affirms that ACEND ® meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs. USDE can be contacted by:
Phone: 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
Mail: U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
ACEND ® is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and abides by its code of good practice.
ACEND ACCREDITATION STATUS
The Coordinated Master’s Program in Science of Integrated Nutrition and Dietetics at the Pontifical Catholic University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®). Our program has received full accreditation for a seven-year term, which will end on June 30, 2032.
Graduates from this coordinated program fulfill both the didactic education and supervised training requirements, making them eligible to take the examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). This pathway also satisfies the state licensing criteria for nutrition practice.
For more details about the ACEND accreditation standards, please visit https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accreditation-standards-fees-and-policies/2017-standards.
For further inquiries, contact Prof. Vivian E. Rodríguez Mori at (787) 841-2000 ext. 1777 or via email at Vivian_rodriguez@pucpr.edu.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT
We are excited to share that detailed information about our Coordinated Master’s Program in Science of Integrated Nutrition and Dietetics is now available in our revised program handbook. This includes all essential information, which cover key aspects of the program, including admissions requirements, curriculum details, and student expectations. To access this important information, simply visit our Student Handbook page on the
website. There, you will find a comprehensive guide to the program that will help you make an informed decision about your educational journey with us.
Key Information Included in the Handbook:
- Program Mission and Goals
- Admissions Process and Requirements
- Course Structure and Content
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Financial Aid and Support
- And more...
We encourage you to review the handbook thoroughly to ensure you have all the information you need to proceed with your application.
The Coordinated Master’s Program in Science of Integrated Nutrition and Dietetics at the Pontifical Catholic University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®). Our program has received full accreditation for a seven-year term, which will end on June 30, 2032.
Graduates from this coordinated program fulfill both the didactic education and supervised training requirements, making them eligible to take the examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). This pathway also satisfies the state licensing criteria for nutrition practice.
For more details about the ACEND accreditation standards, please visit https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accreditation-standards-fees-and-policies/2017-standards.
For further inquiries, contact Prof. Vivian E. Rodríguez Mori at (787) 841-2000 ext. 1777 or via email at Vivian_rodriguez@pucpr.edu.
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Contactos / Contacts
Colegio de Educación / College of Education
Prof. María M Sierra Ayala, Director
maria_sierra@pucpr.eduLcda. Vivian E. Rodríguez Mori, Program Director
vivian_rodriguez@pucpr.eduSra. Linda I. Padilla González, Administrative Assistant
lpadilla@pucpr.eduSra. Wanda E. Rodríguez González, Administrative Assistant
wrodz@pucpr.eduEdificio Salvador Perea, Office 130
(787) 841-2000 ext. 1735 / 1736 / 1720
Fax. (787) 651-2016