Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietetics MS

The Master of Science in Dietetics is a two-year, online program. The curriculum of 35 credits supports the development of skills related to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Through their coursework, students will develop critical thinking and leadership skills that will support their future work and development as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. This program assumes an undergraduate background in Nutrition and Dietetics and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist status.

Area emphasized include: nutrient metabolism, nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling methods, nutrition communication, public health nutrition and research methods. Career opportunities include registered dietitian nutritionist positions in hospitals, clinics, public health departments, government agencies, research settings, industry and schools.

The Master of Science in Dietetics requires a capstone course which provides students the opportunity to complete an in-depth study of an area of evidence-based research/practice, write a comprehensive paper and present the project results.

Successful completion of a comprehensive exam within FND 686, Dietetics Capstone, is required to complete the Dietetics M.S.

Admission Requirements:

1. Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist active card
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
3. Personal statement (discuss experiences that have helped prepare for career, short-term and long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses, experience in online education and potential as a graduate student)
4. Letters of recommendations from three individuals familiar with applicant's academic/employment performance

For degree and program requirements, see:

     Dietetics M.S.

Dietetics MS with Dietetic Internship

The Master of Science in  Dietetics with Dietetic Internship is a three-year, online program and is designed to prepare students for successful completion of the Registered Dietitian Examination as well as entry-level practice. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The curriculum of 55 credits supports the development of skills related to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and provides hands-on learning opportunities in supervised practice settings. Through their coursework, students will develop critical thinking and leadership skills that will support their future work and development as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. This program assumes an undergraduate background in Nutrition and Dietetics and completion of the Didactic Courses in Dietetics.

Areas emphasized include: nutrient metabolism, nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling methods, nutrition communication, public health nutrition and research methods. Career opportunities include registered dietitian nutritionist positions in hospitals, clinics, public health departments, government agencies, research settings industry and schools.

The Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship requires a capstone course which provides students the opportunity to complete and in-depth study of an area of evidence-based research/practice, write a comprehensive paper and present the project results.

Successful completion of a comprehensive exam within FND 686, Dietetics Capstone, is required to complete the Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship.

Admission Requirements:

1. Completed application to the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS) and D & D Digital
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
3. > 3.0 GPA & C or better in all Didactic Dietetics Courses
4. Graduate Record Examination scores
5. Personal statement (discuss why want to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, discuss experiences that have helped prepare for career, short-term and long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses, experience in online education and potential as a graduate student)
6. Letters of recommendations from three individuals familiar with the applicant's academic/employment performance
7. Admission to the Graduate School does not guarantee admission to the Dietetics graduate program

For degree and program requirements, see:

     Dietetics M.S. with Dietetic Internship