Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
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Location: Gunter 2590
Telephone: 970-351-2755
Fax: 970-351-1489
Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/nutrition-dietetics/
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. This program is offered according to a cohort model in which all students take the courses in the same sequence. 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 requires a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement/certificate from an ACEND accredited institution OR Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist active card.
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 requires a capstone project and 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. The required comprehensive examination for the Master of Science in Dietetics will be satisfied by successful completion of a professional written paper about the capstone project.
Degree Requirements — 35 Credits
Required Major Credits — 26 credits
| FND 530 | Nutrition Assessment and Intervention Methods | 3 |
| FND 551 | Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Macronutrients | 3 |
| FND 553 | Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism - Micronutrients | 3 |
| FND 570 | Nutrition Counseling Methods | 3 |
| FND 610 | Nutrition Communication | 3 |
| FND 620 | Current Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics | 3 |
| FND 652 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| FND 686 | Dietetics Capstone | 5 |
Select one of the following research methods courses — 3 credits
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
Elective Credits — 6 credits
Alternate electives may be selected with advisor approval prior to registration for the course.
Program Notes
The Master of Science in Dietetics is available for applicants who have completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) from an accredited institution OR are currently an active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission of Dietetic Registration. This program is offered according to a cohort model in which all students take the courses in the same sequence. The required comprehensive examination will be satisfied by successful completion of a professional paper about the capstone project in FND 686.