The pathways listed below are the available for students who have graduated with a four-year degree in any Department of Nutrition major . This pathway is for non-members who hold a two or four year college degree in foodservice management and nutrition. This pathway is for Associate DMA members with a two or four year degree in foodservice management and nutrition. The certification exam consists of two parts. Part I is general foodservice management and Part II is food safety.
Certification is required in many foodservice management positions.
In other positions, a CDM may not be required but the CDM will receive a higher salary.