Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.

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*The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics (see www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel). These accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.

Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Entrance into the program is made only through an application process. Each prospective student will initially enter the undergraduate Human Nutrition and Food Dietetics Pathway. Internal applicants must apply to the GPND in the fall semester of their senior year. All academic requirements and supervised experiential learning hours must be completed before the student is eligible for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy. This program provides the required dietetics coursework and supervised experiential learning hours required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Required Courses

Grade of C or better is required; students must maintain at least a 3.00 GPA while in the program.

FCSC 5148 - Community Nutrition Experience Credits:
FCSC 5149 - Food Management & Leadership Experience Credits: 3
FCSC 5210 - Therapeutic Nutrition I: Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis Credits: 4
FCSC 5220 - Therapeutic Nutrition II Credits: 4
FCSC 5230 - Therapeutic Nutrition Counseling Credits: 2
FCSC 5240 - Clinical Nutrition Experience I Credits:
FCSC 5250 - Clinical Nutrition Experience II Credits: 1
FCSC 5260 - Clinical Nutrition Experience III Credits: 5
FCSC 5950 - Dietetics Capstone Credits: 1
KIN 5085 - Research Methods Credits: 3

Supervised Experiential Learning Hours

SEL hours, also known as internship or rotation hours with other styles of programs, are hours completed at specific sites for experience in specific areas of dietetics. A preceptor at each site will help train and educate students. All academic requirements and supervised experiential learning hours must be completed before the student is eligible for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).