Table Revision date: 10/26/2026
La Salle University’s Master’s Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Practice is an ACEND-accredited Coordinated Program (CP) that combines graduate coursework and supervised practice education. The program awards a B.S. in Nutrition and an M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and includes a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised practice.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requires a minimum of a graduate degree, completion of ACEND-accredited coursework, and completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice for eligibility for the Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) examination. La Salle’s Coordinated Program integrates these educational and supervised-practice components.
While state interpretations of statutes and regulations may vary, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) states that it is its considered opinion that an ACEND-accredited Coordinated Program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. Completion of an ACEND-accredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state.
Individuals must satisfy all applicable state requirements, which may include obtaining the RD/RDN credential, submitting an application, paying required fees, completing background checks, and meeting continuing education or other requirements.
The table below identifies whether La Salle University’s Master’s Coordinated Program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure or certification in each U.S. state.
| State | State Credential | La Salle CP Meets Educational Requirements? | Additional Requirements After Graduation |
| Alabama | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Alaska | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Arizona | No state dietetics licensure/certification | Yes | No state dietetics license required; RD/RDN credential remains a separate national credential. |
| Arkansas | Licensure/title protection | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and comply with applicable state requirements. |
| California | Title protection; no state dietetics license | Yes | No state dietetics license required; RD/RDN credential remains separate. |
| Colorado | No state dietetics licensure/certification | Yes | No state dietetics license required; RD/RDN credential remains separate. |
| Connecticut | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| Delaware | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Florida | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Georgia | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Hawaii | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Idaho | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Illinois | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Indiana | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| Iowa | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Kansas | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Kentucky | Licensure/certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and comply with applicable state requirements. |
| Louisiana | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Maine | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Maryland | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Massachusetts | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Michigan | No state dietetics licensure/certification | Yes | No state dietetics license required; RD/RDN credential remains separate. |
| Minnesota | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Mississippi | Licensure/title protection | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and comply with applicable state requirements. |
| Missouri | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Montana | Licensure/title protection | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and comply with applicable state requirements. |
| Nebraska | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Nevada | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| New Hampshire | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| New Jersey | No general state dietetics license | Yes | Review applicable title/practice restrictions; RD/RDN credential remains separate. |
| New Mexico | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| New York | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| North Carolina | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| North Dakota | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Ohio | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Oklahoma | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Oregon | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Pennsylvania | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for Pennsylvania licensure. |
| Rhode Island | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| South Carolina | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| South Dakota | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Tennessee | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Texas | Title protection | Yes | Review applicable title/practice requirements; RD/RDN credential remains separate. |
| Utah | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| Vermont | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| Virginia | Title protection/no state dietetics license | Yes | No state dietetics license required; review applicable title restrictions. |
| Washington | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| West Virginia | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
| Wisconsin | Certification | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state certification. |
| Wyoming | Licensure | Yes | Obtain RD/RDN credential and apply for state licensure. |
“Meets Educational Requirements” does not mean that a graduate automatically receives a state license or certification upon completion of the La Salle University program.
Graduates seeking to practice as registered dietitian nutritionists generally must:
State laws and regulations are subject to change. Students and graduates are responsible for reviewing the current requirements of the state in which they intend to practice. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics maintains state-by-state information concerning dietetics licensure and certification, but the applicable state licensing board or agency is the ultimate authority regarding eligibility.
Link to licensure map: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure/licensure-map-and-statutes-by-state