University of Bridgeport

M. S. IN HUMAN NUTRITION PROGRAM

DACBN Articulation Agreement

 

 

To MS students who are physicians wishing to attain the DACBN:

 

The University of Bridgeport Human Nutrition Institute has an agreement with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN) for graduates of the UB program whom also hold a clinical doctorate degree (i.e. DC, ND, MD, DO, DDS) to sit for the ACBN examination leading to the Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN), formerly the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition. The credential is open to all types of physicians at this time, not just chiropractic physicians.

 

The DACBN program offered by the ACBN is a 320-hour weekend program which runs at various sites around the country for 2.5 years. The UB graduates with an M.S. degree in nutrition have attained the equivalent of 280 clock hours (or on-line equivalent). The DACBN requires 300 hours minimum of training. The additional 20 hours necessary to sit for the DACBN examination can be obtained in one of two ways:

 

1. Taking an additional elective course through UB (i.e. 560L, P or J)
2. Attending 20-hours of a DACBN course
3. Attending 20-hours at any nutritional seminar that is co-sponsored by a government approved college.

 

For more information on how to attain the DACBN, test dates, and application please contact the ACBN at:

 

Bonnie Sealock, Secretary

ACBN

1-540-635-8844

conacbn@shentel.net

www.acbn.org

 

Sincerely,

Dr. David M. Brady, Director

Human Nutrition Institute

 

www.bridgeport.edu/nutrition

203-576-4667