Future Education Model Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition

The University of the Pacific Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program is a  Future Education Model Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GP) has been granted full accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800.877.1600 ext. 5400
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ACEND® is recognized by the United States 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. ACEND® is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) and abides by its code of good practice.

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ACEND® Contact Information

For more information, please contact ACEND® staff: 

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 

Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Phone: 800.877.1600 X 5400
URL: www.eatrightpro.org/acend
 

Accreditation Status: Full Accreditation
Date of Initial Accreditation: 5/11/2020
Accreditation Term Ends: 6/30/2031
Degree Granted: MSCN

The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) will review unresolved complaints that relate to the Program’s noncompliance with the ACEND accreditation standards. Students or preceptors shall submit complaints directly to ACEND only after all other options with the Program and University have been exhausted. ACEND is interested in maintaining high standards of quality for ACEND accredited programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or interns.

A copy of the accreditation standards and/or ACEND’s policy and procedure for submission of written complaints may be obtained by contacting ACEND at:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995

Phone 800.877.1600 ext. 5400
E-mail: acend@eatright.org
http://www.eatrightpro.org/ACEND