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Candidacy for Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education lifted the moratorium on proposed program applications and adopted a new process to replace Developmental Accreditation at its July 2006 board meeting. The new process, called Candidacy for Accreditation, requires review of an eligibility application and self-study and an on-site visit to verify that the program is progressing toward compliance with the Accreditation Standards and demonstrates institutional readiness to implement the proposed program. It is highly recommended that any institution considering development of a new dietetics education program for CADE-accreditation consult with CADE staff early in the development process, complete all CADE Web-based education courses and attend a CADE-sponsored workshop.

After the CADE board grants Candidacy for Accreditation status to a proposed program, the program may enroll students. Students on premises and enrolled after Candidacy is granted will be considered graduates of an accredited program on successful completion of the program.

Click on the links below for the policy, procedures and timelines and the application forms for Candidacy for Accreditation.

• Candidacy for Accreditation Policy, Procedures and Timeline
  
• Accreditation Process
  The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education has established policies and procedures for application, review and maintenance of all levels of accreditation: candidacy, initial and continued accreditation.

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